Senior Safety Case Engineer
18th Sep, 2024 Read time 6 minutes

Senior Safety Case Engineer

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Last Updated: 18th September 2024

Full Job Description

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.

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager

Berkeley Site, situated just north of Bristol city, covers 27 hectares of special scientific interest on the bank of the River Severn. The Site finished generating electricity in 1989 and is currently in the decommissioning phase.

Priorities at Site now include removing all legacy wastes, emptying the active waste vaults and demolition and deconstruction of the majority of the buildings and facilities to ultimately return the site back to green field status and re-use.

Could you be our next Senior Safety Case Engineer? You’ll deliver nuclear safety cases and associated documentation supporting the ongoing retrievals activities as well as general site safety case requirements (e.g. Periodic Safety Review). Berkeley is at an exciting stage with all intermediate level waste retrieval plants either retrieving waste or at the final stages of commissioning. In addition, a large project to retrieve ductwork from the reactor building is just starting.”

Please note this role is based onsite at Berkeley Site. The contractual hours are Monday to Thursday, 07.25 – 17.00, perfect for someone looking for a four day week.

Key Deliverables

  • Determine strategies for individual Safety Cases acting as Safety Case Officer, Author or Verifier where nominated.
  • Write and/or verify complex Safety Cases in accordance with Company Standards.
  • Maintain the site’s reference safety case and support the modifications process.
  • Manage the production of Safety Cases and deliverables being provided by others as input to the Safety Cases.

Qualifications & Experience

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.

Essential: –

  • A degree or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification in a suitable technical subject, e.g. mechanical engineering / physics.
  • Detailed knowledge of modern standards of safety case production and processes within the nuclear industry.
  • Detailed 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.
  • Detailed understanding of engineering safety and the derivation of Safety Functional Requirements.
  • Detailed understanding of Site Licence Conditions, and Statutory and Mandatory Requirements.
  • Knowledge of safety case management processes e.g. Safety case production, verification, INSA, implementation etc.
  • Environmental awareness.

Desirable: –

  • Membership of an appropriate scientific or engineering institution.
  • Understanding of site emergency procedures, operating constraints and limits, rules and site standards and procedures.
  • Understanding of Site quality management systems. #INDOR

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 service and 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.

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