Nuclear Security Assessment Engineer

Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester. Flexible home and office working supported (minimum 3 days per week in the office with some travel to operational and new build sites required).

Do you want to make a difference in nuclear security, safeguarding vital infrastructure with innovative, integrated solutions? Join EDF’s Nuclear Security Design Branch and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of the UK’s nuclear power stations.

The Opportunity…

Join us as a Nuclear Security Assessment Engineer as part of our Nuclear Services business. Nuclear Services is our technical centre of excellence, supporting our existing fleet of nuclear power stations and our nuclear new build projects.

Our Nuclear Security Design Branch provides integrated security design services for our nuclear licensees and other key customers. As the design authority for physical security, the branch plays a critical role in assessing and mitigating risks related to sabotage, theft vulnerabilities, and physical protection systems. This includes ensuring the integration of cyber and personnel security.

In this role, you will deliver technical assessments and support the Security Protected Plant Identification (SPPI) process and subsequent Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA). Your focus will include preparing detailed Security Protected Plant Identification Files (SPPIF) and Engineering Advice Notices (EAN) to guide security planning and implementation. You’ll also contribute to site visits, stakeholder management, and responding to emerging security risks.

Pay, benefits and culture…

We can offer a competitive salary from £44,112 - £78,541 (dependent on experience) and you’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Nuclear Company Agreements as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Nuclear Security Assessment Engineer, you will:

• Deliver technical analysis and draft requirements for SPPI and SVA programs, supporting the creation of SPPIFs and related documentation.
• Conduct site-based analysis, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure the delivery of program milestones on time and within budget.
• Support the Security Protected Plant Fleet Manager, providing continuity and oversight across various sites.
• Analyse and respond to emerging security risks, ensuring proactive and integrated security responses.
• Contribute to lessons learned and operational experience (OPEX) to improve future security initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation to ensure clarity of processes and outcomes.

Who you are…

• You hold a HNC or (have equivalent experience) in security, risk management, or program management disciplines.
• You excel in producing technical documentation and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Your knowledge spans physical, personnel, and cyber security systems, and you’re comfortable integrating them into comprehensive solutions.
• You are a strong communicator and adept at managing diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK Nuclear Security Regulations and an understanding of nuclear power plant design is a plus.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of some of the most critical infrastructure in the UK. You’ll work alongside experts in a dynamic and collaborative environment, gaining experience at the forefront of nuclear security design.

Closing Date: 9th February 2025

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

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