Deputy Facility Safety Case Owner (Principal Engineer) - Submarines

Job Description

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 is required in support our nuclear facilities at the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment (NRTE). The role supports the maintenance of a safety envelope underpinning the operation of systems, structures and components to support facility operations and to ensure safe delivery of key site programmes.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

As the Deputy Facility Safety Case Owner you will support our nuclear facilities at the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment (NRTE). The site is part of our nuclear business which is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support.

You will work as part of a team of facility safety case owners, safety case practitioners and assurance staff reporting to the Vulcan Chief Engineer providing safety assurance and supporting operations at the Vulcan NRTE. The site is currently delivering against significant programmes of work, which provides an excellent opportunity to develop and gain experience in the nuclear industry.

What you will be doing

As Deputy FSCO your key accountabilities will be to assist the FSCO to:

• 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 which will be enabled by comparative qualification to FSCO level.

Position Qualifications

• Experience working within an engineering discipline is essential.
• Degree qualified in an engineering or science-based subject or relevant industry experience. Experience working in the nuclear industry or other 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 the ability to confidently interface with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• The 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 managements skills.
• Professional registration through a recognised institute is desirable.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Safety & Product Assurance

Posting Date

15 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

29 Jul 2026