Safety Case Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority

South Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

57117.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Case Development, Design Basis Analysis, Probabilistic Risk Assessment, Hazard Identification, HAZOP Studies, Radiological Safety, Technical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, ALARP Principles, Technical Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance

Industry

Research Services

Description

Company Description About us Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them. Job Description Join UKAEA's Safety Case Engineering team and play a critical role in supporting the safe delivery of fusion energy. This position sits within the Office of the Chief Engineer and is responsible for developing and maintaining safety cases that demonstrate UKAEA's highest hazards are managed to an As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) standard and comply with regulatory requirements. Working across complex, high-hazard facilities and projects, you will provide specialist technical leadership on radiological and non-radiological safety cases, influencing design decisions, project delivery and safety governance. You'll collaborate with experts from across UKAEA and the wider fusion community, helping to establish UKAEA as a world leader in fusion safety . What You'll Be Doing Lead the production, management and maintenance of safety cases for complex, high-hazard facilities and projects. Ensure safety cases meet project requirements, regulatory obligations and ALARP principles. Act as the technical lead for assigned safety cases, working closely with project and engineering teams. Contribute to design reviews and present safety case submissions to senior safety governance boards. Apply Design Basis Analysis (DBA), Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and other assessment methodologies to support safety case development. Produce technical reports, assessments and supporting documentation to justify safety case conclusions. Interpret specialist input from engineering, health physics, waste management and safety teams to demonstrate effective hazard control. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, contractors and specialist service providers. Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for safety case outputs and governance activities. Support the continuous improvement of safety case methodologies, tools and best practice across UKAEA and the wider fusion sector Qualifications Degree qualification in Engineering, Physics or a related scientific discipline. Significant experience developing and delivering safety cases within a high-hazard, highly regulated environment. Extensive experience of Design Basis Analysis (DBA) and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA). Strong knowledge of safety case methodologies, including fault schedules, hazard identification and HAZOP studies. Proven ability to deliver complex technical work programmes and balance safety requirements with project objectives. Experience providing technical leadership and influencing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Knowledge of radiation physics and experience supporting radiological safety cases would be advantageous. Familiarity with HTML, XML or related technical systems would be beneficial. Additional Information A full list of our benefits can be found here and highlights include: £57117 base salary inclusive of specialist allowance 7% corporate performance bonus Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays 3 days of site closure over Christmas break Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions Our commitment to ED&I UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here. Salary: £57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: Central Operations Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Grade G Department: Office of the Chief Engineer - Staff

Responsibilities

Lead the production and maintenance of safety cases for high-hazard fusion energy facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and ALARP standards. Provide technical leadership on radiological and non-radiological safety, influencing design decisions and safety governance.