Nuclear Safety Lead
Core
Principal adviser on nuclear safety and assurance, guiding programme teams in interpreting requirements, assessing safety implications, and applying proportionate controls to strengthen submissions for Authorisee and Design Authority approvals.
Role type
Senior IC nuclear safety lead (strategy & mentorship)
Builds
Nuclear safety assurance arrangements, intelligent-client capability, and governance frameworks for complex infrastructure projects.
Domain
Nuclear engineering, safety, and defence infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
nuclear engineering, safety functions, hazard controls, lifecycle risks, safety cases, technical changes, deviations, management systems, risk-informed assurance, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
authorised/licensed nuclear environment experience, nuclear build/commissioning/handover/operation/maintenance/repair/modification, Fingleton Review principles, regulatory/delegated-authority experience, Lead Auditor training
Technologies
Fingleton Review principles, safety-case interfaces
Responsibilities
Act as principal nuclear safety adviser challenging programmes against Management Arrangements; Apply proportionate, risk-informed assurance determining safety significance; Review safety strategies, specifications, submissions and supporting evidence; Support gateways, design reviews and readiness assessments; Define proportionate controls, programme responsibilities and escalation routes; Advise programme teams, customers, suppliers and Authorisee/Design Authority representatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic involvement