E3S Case Author

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

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking an E3S Case Author to develop technical documentation for the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor. This role involves authoring reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and experience in technical report authoring. The position offers a salary of £40,000 – £52,500 and various benefits including a bonus opportunity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Benefit Allowance: £2,200

Bonus Opportunity: 12.5% on target

Life Assurance: 6x pensionable salary

Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays

New Joiner Payment: £250

Qualifications

• Experience navigating governance processes.
• Able to convey technical information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (UK or international).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver to tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills

Experience in authoring technical reports

Stakeholder engagement experience

Understanding of safety, environmental, or security cases

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.

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