Job Description

Do you enjoy working in safety-critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Join us as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and play a vital role in assessing risks for our nuclear clients to help realize our low-carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people.

Your purpose:

On a typical day, you might produce a hazards assessment or author a complex safety case, justifying and supporting critical decision-making in the design, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Alternatively, you may influence the client's strategic direction to support obtaining a nuclear site license, network to develop the business pipeline, or deliver technical presentations to regulators.

This role offers opportunities to work with diverse clients from defence, nuclear, and innovative markets like fusion and SMR. You will support technical project delivery, address complex problems, and present solutions to stakeholders. You will aim to deliver excellent technical work, paying attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture.

You will also contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within AtkinsRéalis, leveraging global expertise, mentoring junior engineers, and developing your leadership skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Flexible Working | Equality & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place to be yourself, thrive, and develop. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. We understand the need for a flexible workforce, with no fixed hours or full-time requirement, and support adjustments for those with specific needs.

Our offices are located in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield, and Glasgow, offering flexibility in your role's location.

Meeting your needs:

When you join us, you'll enjoy a tailored 'Total Reward' package, including a competitive salary (£36,000 - £50,000), pension scheme, holiday entitlement, flexible and hybrid working, wellbeing benefits, sustainable schemes like electric vehicles, discounts, professional memberships, and protection benefits.

More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of engineering expertise, committed to delivering sustainable projects with positive impacts worldwide.

Visit us at AtkinsRéalis Projects (atkinsrealis.com).

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, which will be discussed during the interview process. The vetting is conducted by UKSV and may require proof of residence in the UK for 5+ years. Please do not mention or include current or past security clearances in your application.

We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, valuing applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

#LI-Energy

#risksafetynp

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

We believe world-class talent is enriched by diversity of characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives.