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 [email protected] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.
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Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
