Safety Case Manager in UK

As Safety Case Manager (SCM) to manage and deliver nuclear safety cases for an assigned area of Nuclear Waste Services. Management of safety case delivery, implementation of safety case changes and delivery against the periodic review (LC15) programme. To identify engineering requirements and support engineering changes to plant and equipment. To support operations and liaise with Safety Case Owners. To ensure that safety case changes are delivered to time, cost and quality. To ensure that team members are developed to meet the requirements of SQEP roles, and that technical capability is maintained.Responsibilities Ensure effective management of the schedule for periodic review under LC15 (period review)Manage all incoming work demand in the SCM area, feeding work demand forward to the NSC team planning system. Manage implementation of any safety case changes and the safety case improvement plan and index of change. Ensure delivery to time cost and qualityEnsure effective support to the Safety Case Owners and Duly Authorise PersonsManagement of up to 3 safety case team members.Present safety case documents to MEHSC and NSC committees and ensure alignment with LC22 (modification) arrangementsProvide effective proactive and action orientated safety case support to nominated area of NWSCoordinate delivery with Safety Case Team members and with Operations and EngineeringEngage with supply chain, ensuring value for moneyEnsure effective development of NSC team members, graduates, and apprenticesCarry out audit, review and improvement / modernisation tasks Additional ResponsibilitiesSafety Case Manager (SQEP role)Intelligent CustomerAuthority to propose standard and non-standard safety case approachesDelivery of the operator and engineering trainingParticipating in research projectsEngagement with ONR and EA customers and waste service suppliers and other key stakeholdersKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential Science, Mathematics or Engineering degreeQualified and experienced (SQEP2/SQEP 3) radiological / nuclear safety assessor, including application of safety case techniques and derivation of safety measuresExperience of leading HAZOPs and/or HAZCON studiesExperience of delivering safety case trainingExperience of safety case collaboration with engineering and operationsBroad experience of nuclear safety case practice, including strategy and implementationDesirable Presenting safety case documents to a safety committeeEngaging with, and working with supply chainAuthor of technical safety assessmentExperience of NWS safety case process and methodologyFor internal candidates currently on RWM T&C's, the RWM grade equivalent for this role is 5-4Who are we?Simply put, our job is to secure a safer future for us all. We do this by managing and disposing of the UK's nuclear radioactive waste safely and securely for generations to come. We have a critical role in the biggest multi-decade clean-up project in Europe. As part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group, we provide permanent answers for nuclear waste.Nuclear Waste Services builds on the work delivered at the Low-Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site and the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme, maintaining these key activities whilst also adding further essential services for customers in the nuclear energy, defence, industrial, medical, and research sectors. Maintaining and developing this knowledge and experience is key to securing and developing our unique nuclear waste capabilities for the UK and the rest of the worldIf you join Nuclear Waste Services, you'll be part of a team that brings together some of the most brilliant minds from around the UK, working across many specialisms - scientific, engineering, safety, operations, commercial, community engagement, and regulatory - to name a few.We want Nuclear Waste Services to be a great place​ to work where people are respected, included and can perform at their best. We do this by living our Nuclear Waste Services values;​​​​​​​We are action orientated ​​​​​​​- We deliver for our customers, partners, and people safely & securely.We are collaborative and inclusive - We have greater success when we work together.We are ambitious - We are problem solvers who embrace and act upon new challenges.​​​​​We act with integrity - We are trusted to build a safe, secure and sustainable futureWhat's in it for you?On appointment to NWS you will receive 25.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and you can accrue up to 13 extra days leaveRewarding performance (annual bonus scheme)We offer a generous pension scheme through CNNPlearning and development supportpayment of relevant annual professional subscriptionsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFinancial advice assistanceFlexible workingExtended family-friendly policiesCycle to work schemeWe welcome flexible and agile working practicesFlexible working requests can be submitted from day 1 of employment Equal OpportunitiesWe 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 Waste Service we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.In promoting equal opportunities, Nuclear Waste Service welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. Please note: Nuclear Waste Services reserves the right to close the vacancy early. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this role, please email