Civil Nuclear Safety Case Specialist

KBR, Inc.

Nuclear Safety Case Specialist developing strategies for complex nuclear safety challenges for EDF and other clients. Leading technical tasks, safety assessments, and fostering relationships with clients and staff.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £70,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in nuclear safety case development, risk assessment, and safety analysis within the civil and defence nuclear sectors, supported by a strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex safety challenges effectively.

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Nuclear Safety Case DevelopmentRisk AssessmentSafety Analysis MethodsUK Regulatory RegimeTechnical Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Safety AssessmentHazard IdentificationSafety Justification MethodsSafety-Related DocumentationSafety Case Requirements

Soft Skills

Effective Organisational SkillsAutonomous OperationAdaptability to Shifting RequirementsContinuous Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Relevant STEM SubjectMaster's or PhD in Relevant STEM Subject

Industry Keywords

Civil Nuclear InfrastructureDefence Nuclear InfrastructureNuclear SafetyInternal Hazards AssessmentExternal Hazards Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategies to tackle complex nuclear safety challenges
Lead technical tasks such as safety assessment, risk assessment, hazard identification
Conducting periodic review of safety of nuclear facilities
Qualification and substantiation of systems against safety requirements
Internal and external hazards assessments
Safety case development and support for nuclear and non-nuclear plant
Authoring or reviewing/verifying safety-related documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable 10+ years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience
Degree, Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM subject
Extensive experience and understanding of the UK regulatory regime for nuclear safety cases
Nuclear safety case requirements, processes, terminology and documentation
Safety analysis and safety justification methods as they are used in the nuclear industry
Effective organisational skills and proven track record of leading technical teams
Willingness to handle shifting requirements and operate autonomously
An appetite to continually learn, improve and stretch yourself
A willingness to travel and spend time on client sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with yearly reviews
25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days
Flexible working hours
Enhanced parental benefits
Company pension scheme
Targeted professional development
Life assurance
Private healthcare membership
Bonus scheme linked into company performance
Paid membership fees to a professional institution
Cycle to work scheme
Season rail ticket loan