Senior Safety Case Engineer

Millbank; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm based in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Safety Case Engineer to support safety case documentation and assurance activities in a high-hazard nuclear environment. The role demands expertise in safety case advice and experience in performing safety assurance for complex projects. This is a contract position offering a duration of 12 months, with strong emphasis on inclusive hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in safety case documentation within a nuclear environment.
• Proficient in reviewing technical reports and safety case submissions.
• Experience in developing safety assurance strategies for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Author design substantiation documents for Clyde Nuclear.
• Conduct reviews and meetings to assess safety justification.
• Develop examination and testing schedules to meet safety case requirements.

Skills

Safety case advice

Safety justification documents

Risk assessment

Technical report reviewing

Education

Engineering degree

HNC or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Safety Case Engineer position based in Glasgow, Scotland. The role involves supporting current operations and future programmes within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, focusing on safety case documentation for Clyde Nuclear Facilities and related safety assurance activities in a high-hazard environment.

Responsibilities

• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of the Clyde Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of design changes/concessions.
• Presentation of Clyde Design substantiations to Clyde "Due Process" nuclear safety committees.
• Production and development of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules, operating procedures and results to satisfy design requirements and safety case through life.
• Producing/assessing Periodic Review of Safety reports.
• Providing advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Production of Independent Technical Assessment (ITA)/Independent Peer Review (IPR) scopes of work.
• Using a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge to apply existing and emerging technology.
• Applying theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and recycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high-risk environment.
• Producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant design modifications to be authorised within a high-hazard industry.
• Reviewing technical reports and other safety case submissions from external contractors.
• Checking and reviewing calculations and technical documents written by other staff.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing Safety Case documentation in accordance with client arrangements and Good Practice expectations.
• Ability to provide safety case advice to internal teams and contractor teams.
• Experience producing safety justification documents.
• Attendance at review and project meetings; ability to chair/facilitate safety justification maturity review meetings.
• Attendance at Hazard Identification Workshops, optioneering reviews and other stakeholder meetings.
• Experience developing safety assurance strategies for complex projects and delivering or assessing safety cases in a nuclear environment.

Additional desirable attributes

• Experience within a nuclear defence environment or similar high-risk environment.
• Familiarity with safety case development techniques (e.g., HAZID/HAZOP).
• Experience in the UK nuclear industry (energy or defence), particularly design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems and components.
• Knowledge of UK and US nuclear industry regulation and practice, and nuclear-specific codes and standards.
• Experience of safety case delivery relating to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme and safety assurance approaches.
• For non-nuclear backgrounds, a Nuclear introductory course within 6 months of joining.
• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification; Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent; Engineering degree; Chartered Engineer.

Engagement details

This is a contract-based role and has been deemed inside IR35 with a duration of 12 months.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and are committed to an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please let us know and we’ll accommodate where possible. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Get in touch now if you’re seeking a new opportunity where you will drive safety-case processes; apply today or contact Louis Wellings via LinkedIn.

Notes

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom