External Hazards Lead Locations: Derby, Manchester or Warrington Department: Safety & Regulatory Affairs Why we need you We need you to play a key role in developing the Rolls‑Royce SMR Power Station and supporting the successful completion of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA). You’ll also help assess potential future sites for our SMR power stations, ensuring they meet the requirements of our Environment, Safety, Security and Safeguards (E3S) Case. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of clean energy and contribute to one of the UK's most impactful engineering programmes. What you’ll be doing We need you to: Own, develop and maintain the external hazards safety case programme. Prepare and deliver high‑quality external hazards submissions for the E3S Case and GDA. Lead, manage and develop a team of up to 10 specialists. Represent the project at internal technical reviews and external regulatory engagements. Assess candidate SMR sites from an external hazards perspective. Undertake deterministic analysis to support licensing activities. Mentor and train team members to build capability across the function. What you’ll bring We’re looking for people who meet around 75% of the below – so even if you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d love to hear from you. Essential skills & experience: Strong external hazards knowledge and safety case development experience. Experience working within the UK civil nuclear regulatory regime, or similar. Background in Nuclear Power Plant design. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with regulators. Ability to work under pressure and deliver high‑quality outputs to demanding timelines. Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Maths, Physics or a related discipline. What success looks like A well‑governed, high‑quality external hazards safety case programme delivered to plan. Robust submissions supporting the GDA and E3S Case. A capable, motivated and well‑developed team delivering high‑quality analysis. Strong working relationships across technical, programme and regulatory interfaces. Clear, evidence‑based external hazards assessments for candidate SMR sites. Your team & ways of working You’ll join the Safety & Regulatory Affairs team and work closely with the Hazards Analysis Manager, PMO colleagues and technical specialists across the programme. We support flexibility, collaboration and knowledge‑sharing, and we encourage a supportive environment where people grow and thrive. Pay, benefits & rewards Salary: £57,500 – £75,600 Benefit Allowance: £2,200 Bonus Opportunity: 12.5% Life Assurance: 6× pensionable salary Income Protection: 50% Holiday: 28 days bank holidays New Joiner Payment: £250 Security & compliance All offers are subject to security and financial probity checks, including a DBS check. These are not “pass/fail”: individual circumstances are always considered. Ready to help shape the future of clean energy? Join us and be part of a project redefining nuclear energy in the UK. Apply now and help us deliver a sustainable energy future. LI-VS1 LI-Hybrid Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: • Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check .