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Safety and Criticality Engineer

Job in Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2ET, England, UK
Listing for: DATS Recruitment Ltd
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Safety Engineer, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 85000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Safety and Criticality Engineer (Permanent)
Safety & Criticality Engineer | Northwest | £65k–£85k + benefits
We’re looking for a Safety & Criticality Engineer to join a leading nuclear and energy organisation. This is a hands-on role supporting criticality and nuclear hazard assessments for complex engineering projects.
You’ll be:

* Performing design safety analysis for nuclear and high-hazard systems.

* Conducting and following up on HAZOP, HAZAN, HAZID studies.

* Producing criticality safety and dose calculations using MONK and MCNP.

* Reviewing and contributing to safety documentation and licence submissions.

* Providing technical support to project teams and customers on safety matters.
We’re looking for someone with:

* Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.

* 5+ years’ experience in safety analysis, ideally with criticality focus.

* Hands-on experience with MONK, MCNP, or equivalent tools.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* Eligibility for or holding DV Security Clearance.

* Flexible approach, occasional travel or out-of-hours work.
Benefits include:

* Competitive salary + performance bonus

* 25–28 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus flexi day-off scheme

* Private healthcare, pension, life assurance (7x salary)

* Flexible hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH)
If you’re ready to apply your nuclear safety expertise to high-impact projects in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you
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