Role - Principal Safety Assessment Specialist

Closing Date - 28/06/2019

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependant). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available.

It's an exciting time to join the Environment, Safety and Health function at AWE, we are transforming the way we work and continuing to support the demand of the business. Working for one of the area's largest employers and enjoying an excellent work/life balance, we can offer a competitive basic salary plus generous holiday entitlement, nine day working fortnight, workplace pension scheme and additional flexible benefits scheme.

We are currently looking to recruit a number of Principal Safety Assessment Specialists at different levels based from our sites near Reading. The Safety Assessment Specialists will be required to manage and advise in the assessment of nuclear, explosive and other major hazards associated with actual, planned and/or decommissioned facilities, plant, equipment or product. They will help to develop strategies for the development of safety assessments (safety case/safety basis/risk assessments) and complete complex safety analyses, assessments and associated documentation.

We are looking for the Principal Safety Assessment Specialists to -

• Be a Specialist Subject Matter Expert and/ or People Leader
• Leads and manages the technical input to the planning and production of safety documentation
• Monitors the production and delivery of safety documentation
• Ensures the implementing safety documentation requirements meets the standards set in AWE procedures
• Provides technical input to the design and delivery of technical training
• Hold a degree in a science or engineering based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) and/or extensive practical experience

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities.

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