Play a key role in driving the safe decommissioning of the Dounreay site by crafting clear, compelling nuclear safety cases. You’ll turn complex technical challenges into robust safety arguments, ensuring risks are expertly managed and operations meet the highest regulatory standards. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help shape the safe future of one of the UK’s most significant nuclear clean‑up programmes.
NRS Dounreay is seeking a skilled and motivated Safety Case Writer to join our team at Dounreay. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of nuclear operations by developing high-quality, fit-for-purpose safety cases.
The Role
As a Safety Case Writer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of nuclear safety cases in line with regulatory and organisational requirements. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure robust safety arguments are produced, supported by sound technical evidence.
Key Responsibilities
Support due process requirements of nuclear safety cases
Liaise with stakeholders involved with the safety case
Identify safety hazards by a range of complementary techniques
Develop safety arguments for use in nuclear safety cases
Write clear and concise arguments and technical content to form a ‘fit for purpose’ safety case
Produce evidence for nuclear safety cases
Verify evidence for use in ‘fit for purpose’ nuclear safety cases
Provide risk assessments including identification of engineering and administrative controls from the safety case which can be implemented within the plant
Support through life safety issues, including periodic review, optioneering reviews and plant modifications
Obtain contextual information for nuclear safety cases
About You
Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology or equivalent qualification plus experience
Experience in the following areas is desirable:
o 2 years Plant and Industrial
o 1 year Hazard / Risk Assessment
o 1 year Safety Case Production
Demonstrate a knowledge of Safety Case production/development
Have the knowledge, skills and experience required to prepare, develop and resource
safety cases
Problem solving skills
Experience of the UK nuclear regulatory regime
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to produce clear, concise and accurate documentation
Good organisation and planning skills
Why Join NRS at Dounreay?
Contribute to a nationally significant mission in nuclear decommissioning
Work within a supportive and safety-focused environment
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Be part of a team delivering meaningful impact in a highly regulated industry
Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options
We are looking to hold interviews week commencing 17th of August, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.
For more details and to apply go to
https://vacancies.dounreaycareers.com/vacancy/safety-case-writer-607872.html
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