Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) Consultant

Dubizzle Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Nuclear Probabilistic Safety Assessor for a hybrid work role in the UK. You will develop Probabilistic Safety Analysis models and maintain oversight of junior staff outputs. Essential qualifications include a degree in a related technical field and knowledge of nuclear authorising conditions. The role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including annual bonuses, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus linked to performance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Loyalty Leave

Attractive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience of PSA tools such as Reliability Workbench and RiskSpectrum.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Nuclear Authorising Conditions and/or Licensing Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) models.
• Maintain oversight of PSA work completed by junior members of staff.
• Use PSA techniques for risk-informed safety arguments.
• Support the development of safety cases and risk management plans.
• Perform independent safety assurance reviews.

Skills

Nuclear Authorising Conditions

Customer focus

PSA tools (Reliability Workbench, RiskSpectrum)

Education

Degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

Salary range:£50,000 per annum - £60,000 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 an established Nuclear Probabilistic Safety Assessor with particular experience of civil nuclear and / or naval nuclear applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual 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

• Develop Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) models.
• Maintain oversight of PSA work completed by junior members of staff and contractors.
• Use PSA techniques to provide risk informed safety arguments that supports, design, change, commissioning, and operational safety.
• Provide ongoing PSA model management and facilitated implementation in customer
• Support the development of safety cases and risk management plans.
• Performing independent safety assurance reviews.
• Delivering periodic safety reviews of systems / facilities.
• Liaising with Regulators as necessary.
• Collaboration with clients and partner organisations.

Essential Requirements

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a related technical discipline.
• 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.
• Strong experience of PSA tools such as Reliability Workbench and RiskSpectrum.

Desirable Requirements

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nuclear PSA professional. If you're ready to apply your skills and develop in a dynamic, 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 sole 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.