SSHEQ Assurance Manager
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shaft & Silo Programme for an experienced Safety, Security, Health, Environment and Quality (SSHEQ) Assurance Manager to play a key role in supporting the safe, secure and successful delivery of this important programme.
Working closely with the Programme SSHEQ Manager and leadership team, you’ll lead assurance activity, provide a clear and integrated view of SSHEQ performance and help turn learning into meaningful improvement. This is an influential role where you’ll work across the programme, engage with key stakeholders and regulators, and help strengthen a positive culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing :You’ll take ownership of the programme’s SSHEQ assurance activities and resources, ensuring robust arrangements are in place while providing trusted advice, challenge and insight to the wider programme. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how SSHEQ is delivered, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure learning is embedded across programme activities.
- Lead assurance and drive improvement:
Develop, implement and monitor line of defence 2 (LoD) assurance programmes, using findings from audits, investigations, unusual occurrence reports (UNOR),Second Nature Observation in the Workplace (SNOWs) and non-conformances to identify learning, strengthen performance and support continuous improvement - Provide insight and assurance:
Deliver integrated SSHEQ performance reporting to programme leadership, coordinate investigations and onward incident reporting, and ensure changes to the NRS Dounreay management system are effectively communicated and implemented - Build strong relationships:
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, regulators, Security Champions and programme teams, representing the SSHEQ function during internal and external audits, including ISO accreditation and recertification - Manage NRS Dounreay and contract-supplied SSHEQ resources, support SSHEQ training and Learning from Experience (LfE), undertake relevant Management Authorisations and deputise for the Programme SSHEQ Manager when required
We’re looking for an experienced SSHEQ professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the confidence and interpersonal skills to engage, influence and provide constructive challenge at all levels. You’ll be comfortable working in a complex nuclear environment and able to translate assurance findings and performance information into practical actions that make a real difference.
- Relevant qualifications: HND in Science, Engineering, Business or an equivalent qualification, supported by relevant experience
- Professional safety knowledge: A NEBOSH Certificate and a strong understanding of effective SSHEQ assurance and management arrangements
- Nuclear industry expertise:
Extensive SSHEQ experience within the nuclear industry, with the ability to apply your knowledge in a complex programme environment - Strong communication and influencing skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships and liaise professionally with stakeholders, leadership teams and regulators - Post specific capability analysis assessment
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