Senior Engineer, Nuclear Equipment

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis calculations and finite element analysis in line with relevant design standards (e.g. ASME), good practice and legislation.
• Support the Structural Analysis Managers with resource allocation, resolve complex issues and integrate technical solutions within other teams.
• Co‑ordinate the dynamic analysis of complex components and assemblies, covering dynamic FE, seismic, blast, impact and pipe whip, and develop methods to optimise approaches.
• Engage with and support the wider structural analysis team, nuclear equipment design teams, suppliers and all internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) with experience delivering analysis tasks for complex components or assemblies.
• Degree‑level or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven engineering analysis and assessment knowledge, preferably in structural FEA.
• Experience in hand calculations using software such as Mathcad or Excel.
• Project or programme management experience.
• Background check: security and financial probity checks will be conducted.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: £53,800 – £63,500 per annum.
• Performance‑related bonus up to 12.5%.
• Benefits allowance of £2,200.
• Pension: 12% employer contribution and 6% employee contribution.
• 28 days holiday per year (plus public holidays) with the option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Family‑friendly policies: 39 weeks paid maternity, surrogacy and adoption leave; 6 weeks paid paternity leave; IVF and assisted conception support; neonatal care.
• Private medical insurance through BUPA (single cover).
• Life assurance – 6 times pensionable pay (£250).
• One‑off payment for new starters to purchase home office equipment.
• Hybrid working: office locations in Derby, Warrington or Manchester; flexible hours and remote working options.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive. Reasonable adjustments will be made in line with the Equality Act 2010 to support any candidate or employee who requires them.

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