CRA is one of the UK’s largest integrated Risk, Safety and Human Factors consultancies. We have a long history of helping our clients in the UK nuclear and other high hazard industries manage risk and ensure the safety of their operations. As part of the Assystem Group we also have opportunities to support a wide variety of projects around the world.
CRA recognises that our staff are our greatest asset and we strive to develop each consultant technically and professionally by providing them with the opportunities and support they need to grow and realise their potential. For more junior staff, Initial Professional Development (IPD) focuses on attaining the competencies and the range of technical experience required to achieve Chartered status with their chosen professional institution through a combination of internal and external training and project experience. For our more experienced staff, our Continued Professional Development (CPD) programme provides support to allow maintenance of existing skills and expertise, while developing new ones in complimentary areas.
We aim to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment with a healthy work-life balance and recognise the benefits that this brings to our business, our clients and our people.
CRA has been an Assystem business since 2020.
Job Description
We are seeking highly motivated safety engineers who are looking to build on their existing experience and become part of our team providing expert safety support to our clients in the UK nuclear and other high hazard industries.
Whilst contractually located at CRA offices in Glasgow, the post holder must be prepared to undertake site visits of varying duration depending on the needs of each project.
Typical activities will include:
• Management and provision of safety and assurance support to projects in the civil and defence nuclear and other high hazard industries.
• Working with colleagues to deliver client needs to time and budget.
• Production of high-quality technical deliverables to the agreed milestones and cost.
• Review, verification, and approval of work produced by team members.
• Ability to clarify and agree project requirements at all levels.
• Assist with the preparation of estimates for projects or proposals.
• Design and assessment of new plant and modifications to existing plant.
Profile
Essential Experience & Qualifications
• Degree (or equivalent) in any of the following disciplines – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
• Experience of providing safety assessment advice and supporting documentation, for a range of facilities and nuclear hazard types, in a fit for purpose, proportionate manner in line with client expectations and arrangements.
• Fluent in English Language
• The post holder should hold a current full driving licence and be eligible to apply for any security clearances deemed necessary by CRA clients.
• An adaptable self-starter with good interpersonal skills and professional leadership approach
• A good team-player with the confidence and ability to question traditional received wisdoms, think laterally and present alternatives.
Desirable Experience
• Experience of providing safety assessment advice and supporting documentation, for a range of facilities and nuclear hazard types, in a fit for purpose, proportionate manner in line with client expectations and arrangements.
• Understanding of UK nuclear regulatory requirements particularly relating to Nuclear Safety Assessment
• Experience of nuclear decommissioning, including NDA Sites
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Experience in consultancy environment
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.