Safety & Risk Consultant

Amentum are currently recruiting Safety & Risk Consultant to join our team. We are interested in candidates with a range of experience levels, from early careers to seasoned experts (entry, intermediate, associate, career, senior, specialist). The scope and responsibilities of the roles will be aligned based on the qualifications, experience and strengths of each candidate.

Our Safety and Risk Methodologies (S&RM) team provides independent safety assessment and advice on the use of Design Basis Analysis (DBA), Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSA), Severe Accident Analysis (SAA) and Internal and External Hazards Analysis in safety cases. The team has detailed knowledge and extensive experience of safety methods and techniques and their application within defence nuclear and civil nuclear safety cases. The team has primarily supported the Defence Nuclear Enterprise and some of the most complex, challenging and important projects within the UK nuclear industry. The team is therefore well positioned to apply their experience to other domains, so is seeking candidates with safety case experience to complement the current team’s skillset and experience.

Independent Assurance and Regulation (IA&R) aim to provide world leading consultancy services across highly regulated industries.

Organised to be independent and free from conflict of interest, IA&R provides a range of trusted, evidence-based, support services to ensure that systems, technologies, and processes are safe, effective, compliant, and future-ready, across three main areas:

Independent Assurance - We provide risk based, proportionate, independent oversight and assurance of whether a project, process, system or product meets defined standards, requirements, or expectations.

Research & Technology - We identify, define and execute programmes of Research and Technology to support the continued safe operation of some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges, including the UK Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme.​

Independent Regulatory Support - A ring-fenced and independent organisation that supports regulators with assessments, audits, and guidance development.

IA&R has an aspiration to grow, transform and evolve into new industries, locations and technologies.

Degree (Level 6, minimum requirement) in Science or Engineering or equivalent

Membership (or working towards) a professional institution is desirable.

Clear and concise technical writing skills.

Effective communication skills, ability to discuss safety case topics with subject matter experts from a range of other technical disciplines and provide professional independent challenge or advice.

Knowledge and experience of the application of some of the following techniques: HAZID techniques DBA PSA SAA Internal and External Hazards characterisation Human Factors / Human Reliability

HAZID techniques

DBA

PSA

SAA

Internal and External Hazards characterisation

Human Factors / Human Reliability

Knowledge of safety case structures and staged safety case campaigns (PSRs, PCSRs etc).

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, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com 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.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.