Senior Safety Case Engineer

Mott Macdonald

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About the business unit 

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. 

Overview of role

We – the Energy Unit, specifically the Power, Process & Nuclear division are looking to recruit a Principal Safety Case Engineer to join our team. The role will cover a number of areas including nuclear power generation, the naval nuclear programme and decommissioning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team with plenty of opportunities for career progression and the chance to make an impact on the development of the Energy unit.

For this role you will be expected to demonstrate knowledge/experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Safety Case Production (e.g. SJP, PCSR, PCmSR, PRS)
• Modification/ Design Change Submissions (LC/AC 22)
• Decommissioning
• Functional Safety Assessment
• Regulatory Interface
• ALARP Assessment
• Safety & Risk Assessment
• Deterministic Safety Assessment
• Probabilistic Safety Assessment
• Nuclear Safety Legislation, Regulation and Policy
• Engineering Substantiation
• HAZOP and other identification studies
• HAZAN
• Criticality
• Nuclear Fire

Candidate Specification

• Degree qualified in a Science, Technology or Engineering discipline
• Experience in the nuclear or defence industries (although applicants from other high-hazard industries will be considered)
• Chartered Engineer or working towards
• Ability to demonstrate successful delivery of nuclear safety deliverables and strategy on complex projects 
• Willing to develop and mentor more junior members of staff
• Candidates must be eligible to apply for and obtain Security Clearance 

• 5 weeks annual leave entitlement and additional recovery days (3 days max.) 

• Additional Contribution to pension (provided after probationary period) up to 3.5% 

• Meal allowance: 82.60 CZK/day  

• Referral Fee (800 Euro/person) 

• GIS bonus (for grade A – E) and performance bonus (for grade A – H) according to company rules 

• Contribution to vaccination (500 CZK/year) 

• Life insurance: 2x basic salary 

• Accident Insurance 

• Multisport card: Available to employee at discounted rate of 250 CZK/month and can add friends or family for additional cost to enjoy sports and relaxing facilities (1500 CENTERS across Czech Republic and Slovakia) 

• Language courses for all levels of advancement (English and Czech language) 

• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) 

• Payment for membership of professional organizations (ČKAIT, CACE etc.) 

• Agile and safe working environment 

• Fruit and vegetables offer for employees (once a month) 

• Flexible working hours 

• Sports, cultural and social events organized by Mott MacDonald 

• Preferential Telecommunications Services (The T-Mobile Employee program) 

• Private travel insurance for holiday (20% discount). 

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