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SalaryWhat if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
Senior Safety Case Specialist
It's an exciting time to join the Environment, Safety and Health function at AWE, we are transforming the way we work and continuing to support the demand of the business.We are interested in hearing from candidates at various stages of their careers who have a working knowledge of safety assessments on nuclear projects and are interested in developing their career with us.
As a Senior Safety Case Specialist, you will provide subject matter expertise in the assessment of nuclear, explosive, and other major hazards associated with actual, planned and/or decommissioned facilities, plant, equipment or product.
There are exciting opportunities to develop careers both within, and beyond, AWE.
Package - £44,990 - £71,110 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Generous Relocation Assistance is available to eligible candidates.
Our Safety Case teams are at the forefront of a wide variety of work, involving ground-breaking innovation and technical challenges across a wide range of projects associated with:
- AWE s multibillion-pound Capital Programme of new facilities
- Planning future systems in support of the UK s long-term strategic deterrent.
- Maintaining and extending the life of existing facilities
- Decommissioning of the redundant facilities.
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
Ideally you will have demonstrable experience of working on multi-disciplined projects and be familiar with one or more of the following areas:
- Produce risk assessments and safety justifications for a range of facilities including radioactive, explosives and chemical plant
- Advise on strategies for the development of safety assessments (Safety Case/safety basis/risk assessments)
- Complete complex safety analyses, assessments, and associated documentation
To be considered for this position you will need:
- Experience in the field of safety assessment for radiological, chemical and/or explosive hazards
- The ability to undertake a range of safety assessment techniques
- A Degree in a science or engineering based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) and/or extensive practical experience
- To have worked/operated in a high hazard and/or highly regulated industry
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
