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Safety and Criticality Engineer

Posted: 27/02/26
Recruiter:DATS Recruitment Ltd
Reference:3075877462
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£65,000 - £85,000 Annual
Location:Chester, Cheshire
Description:

Safety and Criticality Engineer
DATS is partnering with a world-leading nuclear and energy organisation to recruit a Safety and Criticality Engineer. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting projects to meet the highest safety and licensing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform design safety analysis (chemotoxic, criticality, nuclear hazards).

  • Conduct HAZOP/HAZAN/HAZID studies and follow-up analyses.

  • Produce criticality safety assessments and dose calculations.

  • Review and contribute to licence submissions and safety documentation.

  • Respond to technical and safety queries, optimise safety systems.

About You:

  • Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.

  • 5+ years experience in safety analysis, ideally criticality-focused.

  • Experience with MONK (criticality) and MCNP (dose calculations).

  • Confident communicator, organised, and able to manage projects.

  • Willing to travel and work flexibly; knowledge of French or German an advantage.

  • Eligible for or holding DV Security Clearance.

Benefits:

  • Company bonus, days holiday

  • Private healthcare, hybrid working, flexi day-off scheme

  • Pension scheme, life assurance, company sick pay

If you are an experienced Safety and Criticality Engineer seeking a role with innovation, collaboration, and career growth, we d love to hear from you.

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