Senior Nuclear Safety Specialist

23 hours ago


Tadley, Hampshire, United Kingdom AWE Plc Full time

AWE Plc: Transformation in Environment, Safety, and Health

Located in RG7 4PR, between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Estimated Salary: £44,110 per annum (dependent on suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working Pattern: A flexible 9-day working fortnight. We consider requests for flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

We are revolutionizing our way of working within the Environment, Safety, and Health function at AWE Plc. This transformation aligns with business demand and offers opportunities for career growth. As a Senior Nuclear Safety Specialist, you will bring expertise to assess nuclear, explosive, and major hazards associated with facilities, plant, equipment, or products.

Our teams work on various projects that involve innovation and technical challenges across multiple areas, including:

  • A multi-billion-pound Capital Programme for new facilities
  • Future systems planning to support the UK's long-term strategic deterrent
  • Maintaining and extending the life of existing facilities
  • Decommissioning redundant facilities

To be successful, you should have demonstrable experience in multi-disciplinary projects and familiarity with one or more of the following areas:

  • Producing risk assessments and safety justifications for radioactive, explosives, and chemical plant
  • Advising on strategies for developing safety assessments (safety case/safety basis/risk assessments)
  • Completing complex safety analyses, assessments, and associated documentation

Requirements include:

  • Experience in safety assessment for radiological, chemical, and/or explosive hazards
  • The ability to undertake a range of safety assessment techniques
  • A Degree in a science or engineering-based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) and/or extensive practical experience
  • Previous experience in a high-hazard and highly regulated industry

We offer an attractive package, including:

  • An estimated 9-day working fortnight, providing every other Friday off work, along with 270 hours of annual leave
  • A market-leading contributory pension scheme
  • Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
  • An Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
  • Discounts - access to savings on everyday spending

Please note that you will need to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE Plc. You must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

We aim to provide a comfortable and inclusive recruitment process. Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the process.



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