E3S Case Author

Rolls-Royce SMR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an E3S Case Author to develop essential documentation for regulatory assessments related to nuclear safety. The role involves authoring technical reports, communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have excellent planning and prioritization skills, a background in technical writing, and experience in safety or regulatory frameworks. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Benefit Allowance

Bonus Opportunity

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Holiday allowance

New Joiner Payment

Qualifications

• Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Experience in authoring technical reports and navigating governance processes.
• Stakeholder engagement experience across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Author E3S Case and Safety Analysis Report documents in line with governance standards.
• Develop and maintain plans for document production and submission.
• Support the E3S Case Manager in managing the E3S Case and Safety Analysis Report.

Skills

Technical report authoring

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks

Job description

E3S Case Author

Location: Derby | Manchester | Warrington | Hybrid Working

Department: Safety & Regulatory Affairs

About the Role

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking an E3S Case Author to play a pivotal role in developing the Environment, Safety, Security, and Safeguards (E3S) Case for the Rolls‑Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This position is central to supporting the UK Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process and producing customer Cases and Safety Analysis Reports.

You will be responsible for authoring highly technical documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulators and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Author E3S Case and Safety Analysis Report documents in line with governance and quality assurance standards.
• Develop and maintain plans for document production and timely submission to regulators and customers.
• Support the E3S Case Manager in managing and configuring the E3S Case and Safety Analysis Report.
• Contribute to the development of Claims, Arguments, and Evidence (CAE) structures.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams to ensure robust arguments and evidence.
• Engage with external regulators and customers on E3S topics.

What We’re Looking For

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate—if you meet around 75% of these requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills—able to convey technical information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Experience in authoring technical reports and navigating governance processes.
• Stakeholder engagement experience across complex projects.
• Understanding of safety, environmental, or security cases and regulatory frameworks (UK or international).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £52,500
• Benefit Allowance: £2,200
• Bonus Opportunity: 12.5% on target
• Life Assurance: 6x pensionable salary
• Income Protection: 50%
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
• New Joiner Payment: £250

Why Rolls‑Royce SMR?

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We offer flexible working arrangements, including part‑time options, and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

As part of our offer process, we conduct security and financial probity checks, including DBS checks, tailored to the role and individual circumstances.

Ready to Apply?

Join us in shaping the future of clean energy. Apply today and be part of a team that’s redefining nuclear innovation.