Nuclear Security Consultant

  • Gold Group
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Apr 17, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Nuclear Security Consultant / Senior Consultant

Location: Options UK wide with hybrid working available from Bristol, Warrington, Surrey, Plymouth or Glasgow.

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Bonus and lengthy benefits package (see below)

UK Citizenship required to satisfy security clearance requirments.

We have a new vacancy open for a Nuclear Security Consultant to play a key role in delivering high-impact protective security projects within the UK nuclear sector. This is an opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical programmes, supporting clients across this highly regulated environment.
You will lead and contribute to a wide range of nuclear security activities, from project delivery and risk assessment to supporting business growth and winning new work.

About You
You will be a nuclear security professional with a strong track record of delivering security solutions in a regulated environment.

Essential:

  • Experience gained in nuclear security or closely related security roles
  • Strong experience delivering security risk assessments and solutions
  • Experience managing or supporting security projects
  • Relevant security or risk management qualification


Desirable experience in some of the following:

  • Application of Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs)
  • General Design Assessment (GDA)
  • Vital Area Identification
  • Managing risks relating to Unacceptable Radiological Consequences
  • Security engineering and secure-by-design principles
  • Threat, vulnerability, and risk assessment methodologies
  • Conducting site security surveys
  • Developing security strategies, policies, and plans
  • Working within highly regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, defence, critical infrastructure)


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of nuclear protective security projects to agreed scope, cost, and quality
  • Act as Project Manager for security-related programmes
  • Deliver a range of protective security consultancy services across the nuclear sector
  • Represent the organisation in client meetings
  • Contribute to bid and proposal writing for nuclear security projects
  • Ensure all work is delivered in line with quality standards and regulatory requirements


Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy more.
  • Flexible working
  • Bonus scheme linked into company performance
  • Company Contributory pension scheme
  • Private healthcare membership
  • Enhanced parental benefits
  • Targeted professional development
  • Life assurance
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution
  • Support in attaining professional membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season rail ticket loan

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