Senior Methods Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Senior Methods Engineer in the Nuclear Software team. The role blends software engineering with physics-based analysis to support safety-critical nuclear plant projects.

The successful candidate will mentor others, influence technical direction and lead work packages across sites and client environments within a flexible hybrid pattern.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree or PhD is required.
• Experience in engineering, science or software development.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB or Fortran.
• Experience in physics-based analysis (structural, thermal, fluid, multi-physics).
• Translating mathematical methods into robust code.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD.
• Experience across the full software lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication with clients and stakeholders.
• UK nationality due to security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software components.
• Translate mathematical methods into software requirements and code.
• Collaborate with clients and experts, often on site, to define requirements.
• Contribute to software architecture focusing on performance and maintainability.
• Lead code reviews, debugging, and performance profiling.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge.
• Guide technical direction and plan project delivery.
• Help develop client relationships and win new business.
• Work in the consultancy environment to solve high-consequence problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

STEM degree or PhD

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

Git

CI/CD

Fortran 90

Job description

Senior Methods Engineer

Salary range: £55,000 to £70,000 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

INTEREST

Are you an engineer, scientist or software 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

• 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.
• Contribute to defining and evolving software architecture, balancing performance, scalability, and long term maintainability.
• Participate actively in code reviews, debugging sessions, and performance profiling to improve code quality across the team.
• Support and mentor junior developers through technical guidance, constructive review, and knowledge sharing.
• Over time, take responsibility guiding technical direction and contributing to the planning, delivery and management of project work.
• Help develop client relationships and contribute to development of new business, such as through writing winning proposals.
• Thrive in a consultancy environment solving real-world, high-consequence challenges.

Experience Required

• Proficient 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.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of software testing techniques and a commitment to writing reliable, maintainable code.
• 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 of 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:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements