Nuclear Safety Case Consultant
Job Summary
We are seeking highly motivated and dynamic Nuclear Safety Case Consultants with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to join our growing Warrington team (location flexible). The successful candidates will support major projects within the nuclear industry in the UK and internationally.
Role Description
* The opportunity to be part of an exciting, dynamic and growing nuclear team in the North West of England
* Provided with opportunities to build on existing experience and knowledge by supporting a wide-range of high-profile projects across the Nuclear Lifecycle in the UK and internationally
* The potential to support other Risktec sectors such as oil and gas, clean energy, transport, defence and conventional power. There is also the potential to support other Risktec offices around the world
Supporting the development
* Hazard identification, Hazard Assessments (HAZANs), deterministic and quantitative assessments, designation of proportionate safety measures and ALARP justification
* Radiological and conventional safety assessments
* Undertaking specialist assessments to support the Safety Case
* Safety Case strategies and/or devising key Safety Case arguments
* Mentoring less experienced assessors in the production of safety case documentation and the use of safety assessment tools/techniques
Managing delivery of projects in a consultancy environment and from cradle to grave, including
* Managing contracts and writing proposals for new work
* Client relationship management and development
* Managing resource to ensure project delivery within budget
Key requirements
* A proven track record of applying risk management principles and delivering Safety Case documentation in the Nuclear Industry
* A drive to ensure successful delivery and continuous client satisfaction by delivering pragmatic and proportionate solutions
* An ability to quickly grasp complex issues and apply knowledge and experience to deliver pragmatic and proportionate solutions in the context of nuclear operating plant and different stages of the plant lifecycle e.g. decommissioning
* The ability to manage the interfaces with a range of stakeholders (internally and externally)
Personal qualities
* Able to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently where needed
* Clear communication skills are essential, both verbal and written, and strong organisational skills and attention to detail are critical
* Strong analytical and logical skills are essential
Due to the nature of the work, the candidates must have a suitable background that will allow them to achieve UK security clearance (please note that this is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals and you will be subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria).
What we can offer you?
A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, including
* Profit share
* Company pension contributions
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Private medical insurance
* Health and wellbeing – digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes
Training and development
* Access to certified CPD courses and a university postgraduate education programme, delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, including the opportunity to enrol on the MSc in Risk and Safety Management
* Support to individuals working towards Chartership