External Hazards Engineer

Rolls-Royce SMR; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking an External Hazards Engineer to support the development of their Small Modular Reactor Power Station. The role involves developing external hazards programmes, preparing submissions for safety assessments, and ensuring designs meet regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a background in nuclear facility design, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. The position allows for hybrid working to encourage work-life balance.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the external hazards programme.
• Prepare External Hazards submissions for the Environment, Safety, Security and Safeguards Case.
• Support engineering disciplines to meet external hazards requirements.
• Apply quality and governance standards to external hazards reports.
• Present external hazards outputs to support licensing efforts.
• Assess candidate sites with respect to external hazards.

Skills

Knowledge of external hazards affecting complex facilities

Understanding of Safety Case and Deterministic Safety Assessment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics

Job description

External Hazards Engineer

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington with Hybrid Working

Department: Safety & Regulatory Affairs

About the Role

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking an External Hazards Engineer to play a pivotal role in supporting the development of our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Power Station and the successful completion of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) and other licensing and permitting processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking project that will shape the future of clean energy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain the external hazards programme as part of the overall delivery programme.
• Prepare External Hazards submissions for the Environment, Safety, Security and Safeguards (E3S) Case and GDA.
• Support engineering disciplines to ensure designs meet external hazards requirements and resolve any gaps.
• Apply appropriate quality and governance standards to external hazards reports and submissions.
• Present external hazards outputs to support licensing efforts and engage with regulators and stakeholders.
• Assess candidate sites for Rolls‑Royce SMR Power Stations with respect to external hazards and other factors.

What We’re Looking For

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate—if you meet around 75% of the requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

• Technical Expertise:
• Knowledge of external hazards affecting complex facilities (e.g., nuclear power plants) and derivation of withstand requirements.
• Understanding of Safety Case and Deterministic Safety Assessment.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
• Experience with the UK civil nuclear regulatory regime or similar international frameworks.
• Industry Experience:
• Background in nuclear power plant design.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to represent the project internally and externally.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Maths, Physics, or significant relevant industry experience.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £52,500
• Benefit Allowance: £2,200
• Bonus Opportunity: 12.5% on target
• Life Assurance: 6x pensionable salary
• Income Protection: 50%
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
• New Joiner Payment: £250

Why Rolls‑Royce SMR?

We value diversity and inclusivity, creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered. Flexible and part‑time hours are available to support work‑life balance. Reasonable adjustments will be made in line with the Equality Act 2010.