Nuclear Safety Specialist

2 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team at AWE. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing an in-house warhead safety assessment capability to support the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver warhead safety assessments on time and in full, aligned with company management procedures.
  • Conduct safety analysis against requirements and standards across the full engineering lifecycle.
  • Apply appropriate safety methods, tools, and techniques to a product.
  • Liaise with stakeholders as part of a wider system design and verification team, balancing conflicting priorities and perspectives.
  • Support external activities as required as part of the Outreach and Engineering Programme.
Requirements
  • Honours Degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • An interest in high-consequence safety assessments or a desire to develop within a nuclear safety-focused role.
  • Ability to demonstrate good engineering and scientific judgement.
What We Offer
  • Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave.
  • Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
  • Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay & Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring for your family.
  • A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing.

Candidates must be UK nationals and willing to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role. Occasional international travel will be required as part of the role.



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