Safety Case Engineers

About the opportunity

The Defence Industry Solutions Sector is a growing sector and to meet this we are looking to recruit for a Safety Case Engineer with extensive experience in the development of safety justification for nuclear infrastructure to join our Defence & Security business. Candidates with similar safety case experience within high hazard industries and, or significant nuclear defence industry experience will be considered, where this complements the existing team.

This role will ideally be based close to our Theale or Bristol office in a hybrid working role, and there will be a need for periodic visits to client sites as projects require.

The Defence & Security business provides an exciting mixture of consultancy, design and engineering support, along with delivery of challenging Defence projects, to major clients in the UK at a variety of sites across the nuclear and defence industries, including HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport, BAES Barrow and AWE Aldermaston. Overseas, we are delivering similarly interesting and exciting projects across the globe including projects for clients in the Middle East and Australia.

• Ensuring technical quality and excellence of your work
• Regular communication with clients and other design team members and participation in Design Reviews, HAZOPs, HAZCONs, SHERAs and stakeholder meetings
• Contributing to the development of designs for complex facilities, systems and equipment
• Adherence and contribution to business and quality management systems
• Operational and design safety, and developing good safety culture
• Taking a lead role in the development of the appropriate and proportionate safety justification documentation case which will predominantly include Nuclear but may also include Product, Construction, Process and HSE

At Amentum, we don’t just solve problems—we engineer the future. We’re a global leader in defence, nuclear, and security services, driven by integrity, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll be part of a team that values ethical excellence, supports your growth, and empowers you to deliver your best work.

At Amentum, we offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

• Taking a lead role in the development of the appropriate and proportionate safety justification documentation case which will predominantly include Nuclear but may also include, Product, Construction, Process and HSE
• Ensuring technical quality and excellence of your work
• Regular communication with clients and other design team members and participation in Design Reviews, HAZOPs, HAZCONs, SHERAs and stakeholder meetings
• Contributing to the development of safety requirements within the designs for complex facilities, systems and equipment
• Adherence and contribution to business and quality management systems
• Operational and design safety, and developing a good safety culture
• Self-starter, ability to guide and lead others within the team

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit Promoting Equality & Diversity in Jobs and Career - VERCIDA to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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