Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; Derby, Manchester, Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer to lead safety engineering efforts in a pioneering project for a new type of power station. This role involves interfacing with regulators and ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving innovative design solutions. Join a team dedicated to revolutionizing the nuclear industry and contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%

Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum

Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions

28 days holiday (+ public holidays)

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover healthcare

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

One-off payment for home office purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety engineering and safety case production preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the nuclear industry.
• Ability to work collaboratively with design teams and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Drive E3S into design and provide advice to engineering teams.
• Lead licensing activities and interface with regulators.
• Ensure design reduces risks to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).

Skills

Nuclear Safety Engineering

Safety Case Production

Regulatory Interfacing

Job description

Role Title: Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer

Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Senior Engineer - E3S Engineering Interface, to be involved in an industry-leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.

As a member of the Environment, Safety, Security and Safeguards (E3S) team, you will proactively drive E3S into the design and provide advice and guidance in support of Engineering and others. You will work closely with designers and analysts to deliver E3S-informed design. You will be key in achieving and demonstrating a design that reduces risks to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) using best available techniques (BAT).

Our directorate also provides regulatory interfacing efforts in support of national and international licensing. You will serve as a principal interface with regulators and lead licensing activities for an engineering or analysis topic, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Severe Accident Analysis.

This role is well suited to individuals with nuclear safety engineering and safety case production experience, although other relevant backgrounds will also be considered.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Pay and benefits:

We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £63,000 DOE plus:

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover healthcare
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Company overview:

We are Rolls-Royce SMR, blending a world-class brand with an exciting start-up mission to contribute to the planet's survival. Our work offers a pace and energy that is palpable, driven by passionate leadership. We focus on strengths, allowing our people to grow and do meaningful work in innovative ways. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy, supporting renewable rollouts and overcoming intermittency issues.

Our Culture:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. Join us to help shape our inclusive culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Application process:

Due to safety regulations in the nuclear industry, applicants will undergo additional screening, including obtaining BPSS clearance, DBS checks, and a basic financial probity check.