Navy Command - Deputy Safety Justification Delivery Manager (Design Authority)

UK Ministry of Defence

20d ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Engineering
Plymouth

AI generated summary

You need 5+ years in Nuclear/High Hazard Industries, safety management experience, relevant qualifications, stakeholder skills, and nuclear safety case knowledge.
You will coordinate Nuclear Site Safety Justification delivery, assess and approve safety cases, manage hazard analysis, ensure compliance, and support emergency response planning.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a breadth of experience in:
Safety Management and Engineering.
Operations.
Safety Cases.
A leader with proven safety management and engineering background, the post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of Nuclear Site Safety Justification delivery. Relationship management skills are key and the post holder should be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful delivery.
They will have experience in collaboratively working with leaders and other key stakeholders to identify and manage dependencies and risks to deliver organisational level outcomes. Good communications skills are required, and they must be able to inform project and governance artefacts, including Business Cases, User Requirement Documents and Safety Cases.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and associated applications.
5+ years of experience of working in the Nuclear or High Hazard Industries
POST JOINING ESSENTIAL TRAINING
Nuclear Warship Support Course (NWSC) or equivalent.
Mandatory Training: security, information management, unconscious bias, equality and diversity, DSE and DSAI.
Local Emergencies Procedures Course (LEPC)
Nuclear Emergencies Procedures Course (NEPC)
Nuclear Site Safety Justification Course (NSSJC)
APMP, or other relevant Risk Management training
The NWSC is currently delivered at HMS SULTAN in Gosport, Portsmouth therefore travel will be required to attend.
To be considered for this role you should possess:
Qualifications
Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework – Level 6 qualification, preferably in a related subject to the role or lesser qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
Memberships
Incorporate Engineer Professional membership to an appropriate science based professional body, or the ability to attain professional membership status within two years.
Qualifications
Minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework – Level 6 qualification, preferably in a related subject to the role or lesser qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Changing and Improving
Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Nuclear Competence 1.2: Nuclear Safety /Nuclear Security Management Systems.
Nuclear Competence 1.3: Nuclear Safety Cases.

Responsibilities

The Design Authority (DA) is an essential part of the HMNB Devonport Nuclear Authorised Site. As a member the DA Nuclear Site Safety Justification Team the Deputy Safety Justification Manager (DSJDM) You will be supporting the Safety Justification Delivery Manager (SJDM) by being responsible for the co-ordination of Nuclear Site Safety Justification (NSSJ) delivery.
As part of the Design Authority, the DSJDM will work closely with other DA Team member, Facility Operators and industry partners. As a Safety Case Subject Matter Expert (SME) assess, approve and deliver changes to the Facility Safety Cases (FSCs) and modifications (in accordance with Authorisation Conditions (AC) 20, 21 or 22 to meet the FOs Statement of Requirements.
The DSJDM will deliver engineering substantiation in support of FSCs and Modifications in co-operation with the Nuclear Site Services Manager (NSSM).
The DSJDM is the lead in the delivery of supplementary Hazard Identification and Hazard Analysis substantiation produced in support of the FSCs, as well as Further Authorisation Condition (FAC) 1.
The DSJDM will act as an Intelligent Customer (IC) assure the effective and timely delivery of FSCs and modifications through Naval Base due process and ensure relevant stakeholder comments and advice have been adequately addressed.
The DSJDM will Assemble safety case production Learning from Experience (LFE) including safety case related Periodic Review of Safety (PRS) action management, Forward Action Plans, Non-Conformances and other Audit finding.
The DSJDM will plan, prepare and review Nuclear Site Safety Justification sponsored nuclear implicated Level 2 Naval Base Business Procedures that assure nuclear safety operations at HMNB(D). Therefore, assuring Design Authority’s overall safety management systems’ continued compliance with AC17 and the Quality Management System Requirements.
The DSJDM will provide support to the Nuclear Accident Emergency Arrangements (NAEA) as part of the Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO) in a duty roster role to be stipulated by Emergency Planning Health Physicist Assistance Head (EPHP AhD).

FAQs

What is the salary for the Deputy Safety Justification Delivery Manager position?

The salary for the position is £44,590.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is permanent.

What are the working patterns available for this job?

The working patterns available include flexible working, full-time, job share, and part-time.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A minimum UK Regulated Qualification Framework Level 6 qualification is required, preferably in a related subject, or lesser qualifications with extensive relevant experience.

How many years of experience in the Nuclear or High Hazard Industries are required?

A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the Nuclear or High Hazard Industries is required.

What sort of training will be required after joining?

Post joining essential training includes Nuclear Warship Support Course, Mandatory Training, Local Emergencies Procedures Course, Nuclear Emergencies Procedures Course, Nuclear Site Safety Justification Course, and relevant Risk Management training.

Are there benefits associated with this role?

Yes, benefits include a Civil Service pension with significant employer contribution, 25 days of annual leave increasing to a maximum of 30 days, flexible working options, and tailored learning and development.

What is the process for applying for this position?

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a personal statement detailing relevant skills or experience, which will be assessed alongside their technical skills and behaviours.

Is this position open to candidates outside the UK?

No, this position is open to UK nationals only.

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