Safety Case Engineer

Nuclear Restoration Services; Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear decommissioning company in the UK seeks a Safety Case Engineer to deliver safety cases for decommissioning projects at the Harwell and Winfrith sites. The successful candidate will have a degree in a technical field and knowledge of safety case processes. The company offers flexible working, a generous leave policy, and supports continuous professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays

Company Bonus Scheme up to £5,750 per annum

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to training and development programmes

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification in a suitable technical subject.
• Knowledge of modern standards of safety case production and processes.
• Experience of safety case project and/or resource management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nuclear safety cases and associated documentation.
• Implement strategies for individual Safety Cases.
• Prepare and amend operating instructions to implement limits from Safety Cases.

Skills

Knowledge of safety case processes

Project management experience

Understanding of Site Licence Conditions

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or physics

Job description

About the role

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager:

The Harwell site, situated just south of Oxford, and the Winfrith site in Dorset are the former research sites supporting nuclear power generation. Both sites are now in the decommissioning phase, with the priority being to remove the legacy waste, demolition and deconstruction of the majority of the buildings and facilities, to ultimately return the sites back to green field status and re-use.

Could you be our next Safety Case Engineer? You\'ll deliver nuclear safety cases and associated documentation supporting the fast-moving nuclear decommissioning projects across the Harwell and Winfrith sites, as well as general site safety case requirements (e.g. Periodic Safety Review).

Every project at NRS has unique and interesting challenges requiring sound judgement, teamwork and project delivery excellence. Many of our projects are world first decommissioning challenges and attract interest from the wider decommissioning community. Some examples include – the retrieval and processing for long term disposal of historic research waste at Harwell and the decommissioning of the world’s first high temperature helium cooled reactor using laser cutting and remote operations at Winfrith.

Key Deliverables:

• Implement strategies for individual Safety Cases acting as Safety Case Project Manager, Author or Verifier where nominated.
• Write and/or verify Safety Cases in accordance with Company Standards.
• Assist in maintaining the various safety cases, across the Harwell and Winfrith sites and support the modifications process.
• Prepare and amend operating instructions and procedures to implement the limits and conditions arising from Safety Cases.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• A degree or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification in a suitable technical subject, e.g. mechanical engineering / physics.
• Knowledge of modern standards of safety case production and processes within the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of safety case processes and applications relevant to a nuclear decommissioning site (e.g. fault schedule production, ALARP justification, etc.)
• Experience of safety case project and/or resource management.
• Understanding of engineering safety and the derivation of Safety Functional Requirements.
• Understanding of Site Licence Conditions, and Statutory and Mandatory Requirements.

Desirable:

• Membership of an appropriate scientific or engineering institution.
• Knowledge of hazard identification and analysis techniques.

We also welcome applications for those looking to develop and therefore may not meet all the essential criteria for the role. In these circumstances, there may be a lower grade offered for a development opportunity. The successful candidate would be considered on a case by case basis and supported with a PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable a clear path for progression into the role.

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Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance serviceand access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.