Senior Engineering Manager – Nuclear Safety Regulation

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineering Manager specializing in Nuclear Safety Regulation. This role involves advising on nuclear legislation, managing regulatory requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Joining the Nuclear Safety Regulation Department at a leading company, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining safety protocols and fostering a strong nuclear safety culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in safety policy and governance.
• Experience in developing competency-based training frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on nuclear legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee nuclear safety governance and assurance frameworks.
• Lead design and delivery of nuclear competence assessments.

Skills

Nuclear safety legislation

Safety policy governance

Regulatory interface management

Event reporting systems

Radiological protection

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Engineering Manager – Nuclear Safety Regulation

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness

Salary:

£70,000+ with executive level benefits including car allowance and bonus

What you’ll be doing:

1. Advising leaders at all levels on nuclear legislation, site license applications, and regulatory requirements
2. Managing relationships with regulatory bodies and deploying interface management arrangements
3. Overseeing the development and delivery of nuclear safety governance, assurance frameworks, and independent oversight capabilities
4. Overseeing the development and maintenance of the nuclear baseline together with organizational change processes
5. Leading the design and delivery of nuclear competence assessments and training solutions
6. Implementing compliance operating models for nuclear/radiological safety and development of compliant nuclear management arrangements
7. Preparing and maintaining nuclear safety documentation, including safety cases and associated processes
8. Supporting end-users with safety case requirements
9. Providing authoritative radiological protection advice
10. Promoting a strong nuclear safety culture through stewardship and leadership concepts

Your skills and experiences:

We are looking for people with a selection of skills and experience in one or more of the following:

1. Nuclear safety legislation, licensing, and regulatory frameworks
2. Goal-setting regulation and application of relevant good practice (RGP)
3. Safety policy, governance, and independent challenge mechanisms
4. Regulatory interface management and permissioning arrangements
5. Integrated management systems and compliance assurance
6. Event reporting and operational experience feedback (OEFL) systems
7. Development of nuclear capabilities, baselines, and organizational change management
8. Competency-based training frameworks using Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)
9. Safety case development methodologies and safety case implementation
10. Radiological protection, waste management

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Nuclear Safety Regulation team:

The Nuclear Safety and Regulation Department oversees the site’s nuclear regulations. The team provides specialist advice and services related to nuclear/radiological safety standards and compliance, and the development of safety cases. It is essential for maintaining the license to operate.

This role provides leadership, oversight, and management of a team of nuclear safety specialists to deliver work packages supporting major strategic and international programmes. Relocation support packages are available for eligible Submarines roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support reasonable adjustments for assessments if needed.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on factors like nationality, previous security clearances, and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with higher levels of security vetting required for certain roles.

Closing Date:

12th June 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.