Navy - Senior Safety Case Engineer (Graduate Or Development Opportunity)

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Location
Garelochhead, HMNB Clyde
About the job
Job summary
The Senior Safety Case Engineer post is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Her Majestys Naval Base Clyde as it undergoes significant investment in support of current operations and in preparation for the future nuclear submarine and weapons programmes.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.
Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.
This post may be eligible for the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to 12,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and will be dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate the necessary competency, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.
Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work 2 days a week at HMNB Clyde in agreement with your Line Manager.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Working within the Clyde Design Authority, the Senior Safety Case Engineer is responsible for ensuring that a Fit for Purpose Safety Case is in place to support key defence nuclear activities related to nuclear powered warships and nuclear weapon systems.
To achieve this, we will offer significant opportunities to develop your knowledge of nuclear activities and designs through both formal training and on-site familiarisation.
Her Majestys Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdoms Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clydes primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Person specification
You will be responsible, with the support of a Design Authority Principal Engineer, for:

• Acting as the Intelligent Customer for Contractor delivery of Nuclear Reactor, and Nuclear Weapon design and Safety Cases, as we build these in support of future capabilities.
• Supporting the delivery of the HMNB Clyde Periodic Review of Safety programme and subsequent implementation of shortfalls.
• Supporting the development and assessment of HMNB Clyde Policy and Standards, ensuring they are consistent with Relevant Good Practice.

Skills and Experience:

• A track record of making intelligent evidence based decisions using various sources of data.
• The ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload.
• Minimum of Engineering Council degree in an engineering/science subject (or equivalent qualification or experience).
• Writing, Specifying, Assessing, Approving and / or Maintaining Safety Cases (Desired but not mandatory as training and development will be offered)

Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Nuclear Competence 1.3 - Nuclear Safety Cases

Benefits
Alongside your salary of 35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes 9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.
This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, (HMNB Clyde), which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post
Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:
25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
A very competitive pension scheme
Personal & professional development
Alternative & Hybrid working patterns for many roles
Access to a confidential, professional support service
Discount schemes
Bicycle / season ticket loans
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, caf, messing facilities etc)
Free Car Parking
Assisted Travel Scheme
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
This post offers First Appointment Expenses to new recruits to the Civil Service to assist with costs incurred as a result of relocation or move of home (HM Revenue and Customs restrictions apply). Reimbursement of expenses up to the value of 8k will apply only when a move of home is deemed to be necessary.
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
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The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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