Deterministic Safety Lead

Rolls-Royce SMR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in clean energy solutions in the UK seeks a Lead Deterministic Safety and Fault Studies Engineer to support the development of their Power Station. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or related fields and strong experience in deterministic analysis, particularly for Nuclear Power Plant design. Responsibilities include developing the analysis programme, ensuring quality standards, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring others. A diverse work environment with flexible arrangements is offered.

Benefits

Benefit Allowance (£2,200)

Bonus Opportunity (12.5%)

Life Assurance (6x pensionable salary)

Income Protection (50%)

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

New Joiner Payment (£250)

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields or significant industry experience.
• Strong experience in deterministic analysis for Nuclear Power Plant design.
• Knowledge of Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design and operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the deterministic analysis programme.
• Advise on deterministic considerations for design decisions.
• Ensure quality and governance standards for deterministic analysis.
• Collaborate to meet deterministic analysis requirements.
• Undertake and present deterministic analysis for licensing.
• Train and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Deterministic analysis for Nuclear Power Plant design

Technical documentation production

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics, or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

As a Lead Deterministic Safety and Fault Studies Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of the Rolls‑Royce SMR Power Station and ensuring successful completion of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) and other licensing and permitting processes. You will apply Deterministic Safety Assessment (DSA) and hazards assessment to the design of the power station, influencing engineering decisions and contributing to the nuclear safety case.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the deterministic analysis programme as part of the nuclear safety case delivery.
• Advise engineering disciplines on deterministic considerations to inform design decisions.
• Ensure quality and governance standards for deterministic analysis and associated submissions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet deterministic analysis requirements and resolve gaps.
• Undertake and present deterministic analysis in support of licensing efforts.
• Train and mentor colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Maths, Physics, or significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience in deterministic analysis for Nuclear Power Plant design.
• Knowledge of Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design and operation.
• Ability to produce technical documentation, including fault schedules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines.

Why Rolls‑Royce SMR?

We value diversity and inclusivity, offering flexible and part‑time working arrangements to support work‑life balance. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary : £57,500 – £75,600
• Benefit Allowance : £2,200
• Bonus Opportunity : 12.5%
• Life Assurance : 6x pensionable salary
• Income Protection : 50%
• Holiday : 28 days plus bank holidays
• New Joiner Payment : £250

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of clean energy with Rolls‑Royce SMR.