Principal Safety Case Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Safety Case Engineer to lead the production of Safety Justifications for Naval Reactor Plant operations. This pivotal role involves managing safety compliance and developing new Safety Cases for various projects, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Work closely with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, to maintain high safety standards in a dynamic environment. This full-time position offers generous benefits, including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities, making it an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading scheme

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering leave

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering NRP Safety Justifications.
• Knowledge of Safety Case methodologies and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage NRP Safety Justifications and support the Safety Justification Group.
• Implement safety policies and ensure compliance with risk assessments.

Skills

NRP Safety Justifications

Safety Case methodologies

Commercial processes

Education

HNC in Engineering

Environmental Authorisations knowledge

Job description

Job Description

The role

As a Principal Safety Case Engineer (PSCE) for Naval Reactor Plant (NRP), you will lead and manage the production of NRP Safety Justifications, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to specifications, and budget compliance. You will maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MOD), company, and Industry Partners.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Managing NRP Safety Justifications across Faslane and the Explosive Handling Jetty (EHJ) as directed by the Nuclear Compliance Manager (NCM).
2. Supporting the Safety Justification Group (SJG) in developing and maintaining fully justified and compliant Safety Justifications in accordance with Authorisation Condition (AC) 14.
3. Implementing HMNB Clyde Safety, Security, Quality, and Environmental policies within the Site Safety Justification area, ensuring risk assessments lead to safe working practices.
4. Ensuring adequate qualified resources and equipment are available for activities in line with Clyde Safety Management Arrangements.
5. Developing new Safety Cases for Dreadnought Class and various Infrastructure Projects.

This is a full-time role, 4 days per week (36 hours), based at HMNB Clyde (Faslane) and RNAD Coulport near Helensburgh.

Essential experience

• Proven experience in delivering NRP Safety Justifications.
• Knowledge of Safety Case methodologies, facility infrastructure, operations, NRP systems, and procedures related to PAG.
• An understanding of Commercial processes.

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations and Best Practicable Means (BPM).
• Familiarity with Safety Case Methodologies.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Many roles are subject to national security vetting and restrictions based on nationality and citizenship history. Further details are available at UK Government Security Vetting.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid special leave
• Holiday Trading scheme for buying or selling leave
• 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering leave
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support programs

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