UK Atomic Energy Authority
Senior Safety Case Engineer
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About Us
Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.
About the Job
Join UKAEA's Office of the Chief Engineer and play a key role in shaping the safety case for future fusion power plants. Working across the EU DEMO programme and wider fusion initiatives, you'll lead complex safety and environmental studies, influence plant design, and provide expert advice on licensing, regulation and environmental protection throughout the full plant lifecycle. This is an opportunity to contribute to the safe delivery of commercial fusion energy while working with leading scientists, engineers and international partners.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead safety and environmental analysis for fusion power plant designs, supporting the EU DEMO programme and future commercial fusion projects.
- Develop and deliver safety case studies covering plant operation, environmental impact, waste management and decommissioning.
- Assess radiological inventories, environmental releases and associated risks to support plant design and licensing.
- Recommend design improvements that minimise environmental impact and reduce safety risks.
- Develop and refine safety methodologies, models and analysis tools to support regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists and international partners to integrate safety and environmental considerations into plant design.
- Provide expert technical advice on fusion safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance to senior leaders.
- Engage with regulators and government bodies to support fusion plant licensing and help shape future regulatory approaches.
- Contribute to the development of safety modelling capabilities and ensure analytical tools remain current and fit for purpose.
- Build strong relationships across UKAEA, European partners and external stakeholders to support the safe development of fusion energy.
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What You'll Bring
- Master's degree (or preferably a PhD) in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
- Strong knowledge of fusion technologies and the principles of nuclear safety and safety assessment.
- Experience applying safety analysis techniques within a nuclear, fusion or similarly regulated engineering environment.
- Knowledge of nuclear technology, radiation behaviour, activation and radiological safety.
- Experience delivering complex technical projects and working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Benefits
We have a generous range of benefits (see the full list here) and highlights include:
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- A salary of £71,915 inclusive of a £7,700 specialist allowance
- Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
- Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays
- 3 days of site closure over Christmas break
- Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions
Our Commitment to ED&I
UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require adjustments to help you participate fairly in our recruitment process, for example changes to the way we interview or share information. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.
We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit and further information can be found here.
Salary: £71,815 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Central Operations
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Grade I
Department: Office of the Chief Engineer - Staff
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