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Modular Reactor Safety Lead
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Modular Reactor Safety Lead
Location: Remote, UK Compensation: Attractive salary + benefits Role Type: Full-time / Permanent Role ID: SF72079
About the Role
Lead safety at the forefront of the UK’s next-generation nuclear technology.
The UK’s small and advanced modular reactor sector is at a pivotal stage, with major programmes advancing and robust government support. Join Cavendish Nuclear as a Modular Reactor Safety Lead, playing a central role in this transformation while shaping your career across the nuclear and defence sectors.
This role offers dynamic work in an innovation-led environment with direct national impact, ensuring the next generation of nuclear power is developed through cutting-edge design, accelerated deployment, and projects that bolster the UK’s long-term energy security. If you aim to make a transformative contribution, this is your opportunity.
Remote working is available, with occasional travel to sites in the North-West of England.
Hours: 37 per week
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safety engineering assurance activities, ensuring technical rigour, compliance, and alignment with regulatory standards
- Review and approve safety engineering deliverables, confirming proper verification, validation, and governance controls
- Manage technical safety inputs to guarantee engineering solutions meet scope, quality, and programme requirements
- Develop and oversee calculations, analyses, technical reports, specifications, and method statements
- Build and sustain strong customer relationships, resolving issues, tracking progress, and supporting future business development
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Essential Requirements
Experience:
- Chartered Engineer status with extensive experience in relevant engineering disciplines
- Proven track record leading safety engineering activities within a highly regulated industry
- Strong background in safety assurance, technical governance, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstratable experience in client-facing roles with expertise in managing complex stakeholder interactions
- Ability to deliver authoritative technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications:
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
- Mandatory Chartered Engineer status
Security Clearance
Candidates must be capable of obtaining and maintaining Standard (BPSS) UK security clearance. Details available at: UK Security Vetting – Clearance Levels.
Benefits Package
Think of it as more than a paycheque:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to Aviva DigiCare+ (Digital GP, annual health check, nutritional consultations)
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- 10 days of paid leave for armed forces reservists
- Flexible leave benefits:
- Holiday Trading: Purchase or sell up to 1 week’s paid leave annually (Feb–March window)
- ‘Be Kind Day’: One paid day per year (or pro-rated) to volunteer for a registered charity
- Employee Assistance Programme, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
- Excellent development opportunities and comprehensive benefits
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About Cavendish Nuclear
Cavendish Nuclear is a core division of Babcock International Group, bringing together over 5,000 specialists across diverse roles in clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning.
Here, your work directly contributes to national energy security and defence, leaving a legacy of sustainable impact. Our culture prioritises caring, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance. Join Cavendish to shape a lasting future—together.
About Us
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Disability Confident Employer: If you have a disability or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please email: careers@babcockinternational.com with a subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture.
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Flexible Working: We welcome discussions about alternative working patterns—mention this during your interview if relevant.
Closing Date
08/07/2026
References: #CAVDESTNUC #CAV-GBE-N
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