Nuclear Safety Engineer

Part-Time & Full-Time Contract Roles Available

Inside IR35

Location: Manchester

Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and hold British citizenship.

Are you a Senior Reliability and Functional Safety Engineer looking for a flexible contract opportunity? We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy in their search for skilled professionals to deliver critical safety and reliability expertise on a long-term infrastructure project in the nuclear sector. This contract offers flexibility, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct risk-based reliability and functional safety assessments for complex engineering systems.
2. Apply methodologies such as FMEA, FTA, RBD, HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
3. Implement and assess Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), and Level of Repair Analysis (LoRA).
4. Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure dependability objectives are met.
5. Provide technical leadership, reviewing team outputs and mentoring junior engineers.
6. Deliver high-quality reports and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

What We're Looking For

1. A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline.
2. Proven experience in reliability, maintainability, and functional safety analysis.
3. Strong knowledge of engineering risk assessment techniques and industry standards.
4. Ability to work independently while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
5. Excellent communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality reports.
6. Experience in the nuclear, aerospace, defence, or other safety-critical industries is highly desirable.
7. SC Clearance eligibility is essential.

Contract Details

Inside IR35, PAYE engagement required. Part-time & full-time options available. Competitive contractor rates, depending on experience and seniority.

This is an excellent opportunity for senior contractors seeking a flexible role within a high-impact, safety-critical sector. If you're interested, apply today or get in touch to discuss how this role could fit your schedule!