Deputy Facility Safety Case Owner (Principal Engineer) - Submarines

Deputy Facility Safety Case Owner (Principal Engineer) - Submarines

Full Time

Thurso

We are looking to recruit a Principal Engineer as Deputy Facility Safety Case Owner (FSCO) to join the FSCO team at Rolls‑Royce Submarines - Vulcan.

This position supports our nuclear facilities at the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment (NRTE). The role maintains a safety envelope underpinning the operation of systems, structures and components to support facility operations and to ensure safe delivery of key site programmes.

What you will be doing

• Assist the FSCO to maintain a safe envelope and provide safety oversight for the nuclear facilities and key site programmes.
• Ensure safety implications are fully considered and changes are appropriately sponsored and approved through site due process.
• Ensure that the facility is optimised to comply with the As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) principle.
• Provide practical and technical advice on applicable site safety management arrangements, facility and process safety cases taking account of enterprise and industry best practice.
• Provide cover for the FSCO which will be enabled by comparative qualification to FSCO level.

Position Qualifications

• Experience working within an engineering discipline is essential.
• Degree qualified in an engineering or science‑based subject or relevant industry experience. Experience working in the nuclear industry or other well‑regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Good understanding and demonstrable experience of safety case production, development and review.
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to confidently interface with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• The ability to write well‑structured reports that present clear arguments with a sound basis for recommendations.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to delivering continuous improvement in challenging circumstances.
• Good project management skills.
• Professional registration through a recognised institute is desirable.

Security & Eligibility

• Hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats. Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not already have it.
• Must hold UK nationality. Dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks before commencing work.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.