Nuclear Safety Senior Consultant

Salary range: £65,000 per annum - £80,000 depending on skills and experience. 

Location: Remote / Hybrid  

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Occam Group, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.  

Occam Group

Whilst systems may be complex, support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value consultancy and support.  

We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society.  

Job Description

As part of our growing nuclear business, we are seeking established Nuclear Safety Senior Consultants with particular experience of leading the development of safety cases for civil nuclear and / or naval nuclear applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for self-starters to join a growing company that already has an excellent reputation for delivery. The successful candidate will be integral in helping to shape a growing company. 

Duties to include   

• Leading the development of nuclear safety justification strategies for complex systems and facilities.
• Planning, overseeing, and contributing to detailed hazard and risk analyses, including Deterministic, Probabilistic, and Severe Accident Safety Assessments.
• Interpreting nuclear safety requirements and leading the demonstration of compliance through robust safety arguments.
• Authoring and coordinating safety cases and risk management plans, ensuring technical quality and consistency.
• Undertaking and leading independent safety assurance and peer reviews.
• Managing and delivering periodic safety reviews of systems and facilities.
• Acting as a technical interface with Regulators, supporting regulatory submissions and discussions.
• Building effective working relationships with clients and partner organisations, providing trusted technical advice.

Essential Requirements 

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a related technical discipline.
• Ability and willingness to lead and develop others.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Nuclear Authorising Conditions and / or Licensing Conditions.
• Strong customer focus with an ability to develop creative commercial strategies for the successful contracting of new work.

Desirable Requirements 

• Chartered Status with UK Engineering Council.
• Consultancy experience.
• SC and / or DV security clearance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced nuclear safety professionals. If you're ready to apply your skills and develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you! 

Due to the nature of the work that the Occam Group undertake, you must be a UK national in order to apply.  

You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. 

We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of: 

• Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Loyalty  Leave 
• Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one 
• Family Friendly Policies 
• Private healthcare 
• Targeted professional development 
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary) 
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution 
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• EV lease salary sacrifice scheme  
   

Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture.