Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Safety Coherency Engineer - Submarines
Lead safety case development and management for nuclear submarine systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Engineer will define technical packages and investigations, delivering against programme milestones within agreed cost, timescale and quality. They will apply safety or plant engineering expertise to devise solutions for the safety management system, act as the local point of contact, and provide advisory services to customers and senior staff. Continuous improvement of tools, processes and methods is also a core expectation. • Define and deliver technical safety packages meeting cost, schedule, and quality targets. • Use safety and plant engineering expertise to solve safety management system issues. • Serve as the local safety management contact and provide advisory support to customers and senior staff. • Drive continuous improvement of safety tools, processes, and methods.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical packages
- ▸safety tools
- ▸process improvement
- ▸advisory support
- ▸local contact
- ▸cost management
What You Bring
Candidates should have experience with Nuclear Safety Cases or as a Category A/B Nuclear Watchkeeper, or equivalent plant‑operator background. Experience in nuclear plant or site safety case writing, stakeholder management at all levels, and knowledge of product integrity, liability and certification frameworks is required. A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Engineering (or equivalent technical capability) is expected. Applicants must obtain a Security Check clearance, which Rolls‑Royce will support, and must be a UK national or a MoD‑approved dual national. The role contributes to Rolls‑Royce’s multi‑year transformation aimed at building a competitive, resilient and growing company. The company is committed to an inclusive, non‑discriminatory workplace where everyone can thrive. • Demonstrate experience with Nuclear Safety Cases or Category A/B Nuclear Watchkeeper roles. • Possess strong stakeholder management skills across all organisational levels. • Hold an engineering degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) or equivalent practical expertise. • Obtain Security Check clearance (supported by Rolls‑Royce) and meet UK national eligibility.
Requirements
- ▸nuclear safety
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸security clearance
- ▸uk national
- ▸certification knowledge
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce promotes a high‑performance culture where individuality and diverse perspectives drive innovation. Employees enjoy development opportunities, a competitive salary, bonuses, employee assistance, and discount schemes. Hybrid working is encouraged, with a flexible arrangement that typically requires three days per week on‑site for collaboration.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-online assessment (cognitive and behavioural aptitude tests) may be required