Weapons Safety Case Engineer – Hybrid (Nuclear)

We Served; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm in Helensburgh is seeking a Safety Case Engineer Weapons to develop and maintain safety cases across nuclear and munitions domains. You will ensure compliance with regulations, engage with stakeholders, and lead risk assessments to enhance safety systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in regulated environments. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Access to health consultations

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Paid leave for reservists

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Assistance programme for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of engineering processes in regulated environments.
• Experience in producing and reviewing professional engineering reports.
• Knowledge of safety case methodologies and their application.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety cases and engineering reports across safety domains.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety case methodologies.
• Collaborate to assure nuclear safety across programmes.
• Engage with the Ministry of Defence to explain complex issues.
• Lead risk assessments and improve systems of work.

Skills

Understanding of engineering process in a regulated environment

Experience producing professional engineering reports

Knowledge of safety case methodologies

Ability to explain complex issues clearly

Experience with safe systems of work

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or relevant STEM degree

Professional registration with an appropriate institution

Postgraduate study in safety engineering or risk management

Job description

A major engineering firm in Helensburgh is seeking a Safety Case Engineer Weapons to develop and maintain safety cases across nuclear and munitions domains. You will ensure compliance with regulations, engage with stakeholders, and lead risk assessments to enhance safety systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in regulated environments. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package.