External Hazards Lead

External Hazards Lead page is loaded External Hazards Leadlocations: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UK: Derby, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 15, 2026 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100630# 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.Join us and be part of a project redefining nuclear energy in the UK. Apply now and help us deliver a sustainable energy future.'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. We are Rolls-Royce SMR A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We're proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.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 can thrive. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what's important to you. Whether it's investments, insurances or wellbeing, it's in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance. Your career journey At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don't just want you to