Deputy Facility Safety Case Owner (Principal Engineer) – Submarines

Full Time – Thurso

We are looking to recruit a Principal Engineer as Deputy Facility Safety Case Owner (FSCO) to join the FSCO team at Rolls‑Royce Submarines – Vulcan.

This position supports the maintenance of a safety envelope underpinning the operation of systems, structures and components at the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment (NRTE). The role ensures safe delivery of key site programmes and supports our nuclear facilities.

Why Rolls‑Royce?

Rolls‑Royce is a flagship brand with a century of innovation, designing, building and servicing critical power systems where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to progress, protection and connectivity, and we want you to join us on this journey.

What We Offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working allows flexibility, with an average of three days per week at the workplace for collaboration.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintain a safe envelope and provide safety oversight for the nuclear facilities and key site programmes.
• Ensure safety implications are fully considered and changes are appropriately sponsored and approved through site due process.
• Ensure that the facility is optimised to comply with the As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) principle.
• Provide practical and technical advice on applicable site safety management arrangements, facility and process safety cases taking account of enterprise and industry best practice.
• Provide cover for the FSCO, enabled by comparative qualification to FSCO level.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working within an engineering discipline is essential.
• Degree qualified in an engineering or science‑based subject or relevant industry experience; experience in the nuclear industry or another well‑regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Good understanding and demonstrable experience of safety case production, development and review.
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to confidently interface with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to write well‑structured reports that present clear arguments with a sound basis for recommendations.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to delivering continuous improvement in challenging circumstances.
• Good project management skills.
• Professional registration through a recognised institute is desirable.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment, believing that diverse perspectives drive innovation and problem solving.

Security Clearance

No matter who you are, we need you to hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently have one. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Functions

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Maritime Transportation

Job Category

Safety & Product Assurance