Senior Materials Analysis Engineer – Nuclear Sector Leader

Jobtailor; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a lead for Materials Analysis to drive the development and deployment of analytical tools and methodologies. You will assess material performance and provide robust engineering justification across cross‑functional teams, including design and integrity groups.

You will mentor engineers, ensure governance alignment with codes, and operate in a regulated environment with travel between Derby, Warrington and Manchester.

Qualifications

• A degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration or a desire to work towards it.
• Strong experience applying materials science principles to engineering challenges.
• Experience in material selection, performance assessment, property derivation and lifecycle considerations.
• Experience developing or applying analytical tools, software and data models.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN or similar programming environments.
• Understanding of material degradation mechanisms and environmental effects on material performance.
• Experience ideally gained within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering codes, standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgement to complex technical problems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to technical excellence and supporting the development of others.
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance.
• Satisfactory completion of a DBS check.
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation and deployment of materials analysis tools, methodologies and software.
• Assess material behaviour, performance and degradation mechanisms.
• Provide robust technical evidence supporting structural and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with design, structural analysis, structural integrity and wider engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and direction across materials analysis activities.
• Ensure work aligns with programme priorities, governance requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Represent Materials Analysis in multidisciplinary project teams, technical reviews and stakeholder discussions.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and effectively.
• Coach, mentor and develop engineers within the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives enhancing capability, efficiency and engineering quality.
• Collaborate regularly across Derby, Warrington and Manchester, with occasional travel between sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching & mentoring

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Engineering judgement

Education

Materials Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Related engineering discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

FORTRAN

Job description

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a lead for Materials Analysis to drive the development and deployment of analytical tools and methodologies. You will assess material performance and provide robust engineering justification across cross‑functional teams, including design and integrity groups.

You will mentor engineers, ensure governance alignment with codes, and operate in a regulated environment with travel between Derby, Warrington and Manchester.