Methods Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Newton Solney CP

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday + option to buy 5

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Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy seeks a Methods Engineer to design, develop and maintain physics-based software for nuclear applications. You will translate mathematical methods into robust code and work closely with clients, SMEs, and a multidisciplinary team across on-site and remote settings.

The role sits in Frazer-Nash’s Nuclear Software team within Software and Digital Architecture, offering opportunities to mentor others and lead work packages while contributing to UK national security and energy

Qualifications

Degree or PhD in a STEM subject.
Experience in engineering, science or software development.
Programming experience in Python, MATLAB or Fortran.
Experience in physics-based analysis (structural/thermal/fluids/multi-physics).
Translate mathematical methods into robust code.
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with clients and technical stakeholders.
Sole UK nationality due to security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software components.
Translate mathematical methods into software requirements and test frameworks.
Work with clients and subject matter experts, often on site.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance profiling.
Guide technical direction and contribute to project planning.

Skills

Programming (Python / MATLAB / Fortran

Git & CI/CD

Analytical problem solving

Client engagement

Education

Degree or PhD in STEM

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Fortran 90

High-performance computing

Job description

Title

Methods Engineer

Salary range

£40,000 to £55,000 per annum

Location

Burton upon Trent

Working Pattern

We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. This role would require the applicant to be available to work at a client sites in the Derby area when required.

Closing date

25th October 2026

We encourage early applications, as vacancies may close once we receive sufficient applications.

INTEREST

Are you an engineer, scientist or s oftware developer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to grow into a technical leadership role? This position sits within the Nuclear Software team in Frazer‑Nash Consultancy’s Software and Digital Architecture capability, where our safety-related software enables the safe design, analysis, operation and decommissioning of nuclear power plants. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of software engineering, physical sciences, and safety case.

You will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle including implementing and deploying new applications, improving and advancing in-service software, user experience and graphical user interface design. This role has a particular focus on physics-based software in domains such as structural analysis and assessment, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics and core physics, where both domain knowledge and software development skills are required to deliver robust software applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their software development and physics-based analysis expertise while developing the skills needed to mentor others, influence technical direction, and lead work packages or projects. This role will provide the successful candidate with exposure to nationally significant projects, contributing to the UK’s national security, energy security and net zero ambitions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be expected to:

Design, develop, and maintain high quality software components, with a focus on robustness, performance, and maintainability.

Translate mathematical methods into software requirements, implement robust solutions in code, and develop test frameworks to verify correctness.

Work closely with clients and subject matter experts, often on site, to understand requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.

Participate actively in code reviews, debugging sessions, and performance profiling to improve code quality across the team.

Over time, take responsibility guiding technical direction and contributing to the planning, delivery and management of project work.

Thrive in a consultancy environment solving real-world, high-consequence challenges.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We are looking for someone who has:

Existing professional experience in an engineering, scientific or software development role.

A degree or PhD in a STEM (Science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject.

Experience with programming in a least one of Python, MATLAB or Fortran.

Experience in physics-based analysis such as structural analysis, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, multi-physics, material modelling or core neutronics.

Experience of translating mathematical methods into robust computer code.

Familiarity with collaborative development practices, including Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The confidence and communication skills to work directly with clients and technical stakeholders.

Sole UK nationality, due to the nature of the work.

Desirable experience includes

Experience working in the nuclear sector.

Experience in a technical consultancy environment.

Practical experience applying object oriented design principles and modular software architectures.

Experience of safety-related software development against relevant industry standards.

Experience in development with Fortran 90.

Experience in using high-performance computing.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

BENEFITS

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises: