Structual Integrity Engineer

ARM; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist talent acquisition firm in the UK seeks a Structural Integrity Engineer to join its Nuclear team. The role involves conducting advanced structural integrity assessments and providing technical solutions for significant nuclear programmes. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the nuclear sector, along with strong skills in finite element analysis. This opportunity brings exciting challenges and a chance to work within a respected team.

Qualifications

• Experience within the nuclear sector desirable.
• Proven experience performing complex structural integrity assessments.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and codes such as ASME Section III and R6.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced structural integrity assessments.
• Support safety-critical designs with robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Structural integrity expertise

Finite element analysis

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Structural Integrity Engineer - Nuclear Programmes

Location: Derby

Contract Type: Contingent Worker

We are expanding our Nuclear team in Derby to support several of the UK’s most significant and technically demanding nuclear programmes. We are seeking a talented Structural Integrity Engineer to contribute to projects spanning the UK Submarine programme, life‑extension of the existing nuclear generation fleet, and the development and justification of high‑integrity structures for new nuclear establishments.

This is an exceptional opportunity to tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges in the nuclear sector, working with a respected and growing team of industry specialists.

As a Structural Integrity Engineer, you will take ownership of analyses and assessments from concept through to delivery. Your work will involve conducting advanced structural integrity assessments, supporting safety‑critical designs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to provide robust, high‑quality technical solutions.

You will play a key role in ensuring components and systems can withstand demanding operational environments through the application of rigorous assessment methodologies and recognised nuclear industry codes.

You are an enthusiastic and driven engineer with a strong technical background in structural integrity and finite element analysis. You enjoy solving challenging engineering problems, thrive in collaborative project environments, and are confident managing your work to meet time, cost, and quality objectives.

If you are excited by the challenge of applying your structural integrity expertise to critical national programmes and want to join an ambitious and growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within the nuclear sector desirable (design, analysis, substantiation).
• Strong record of delivering technical engineering projects and services.
• Proven experience performing complex structural integrity assessments, including:
  • Fatigue assessments
  • Fatigue Crack Growth (FCG)
  • Fracture mechanics assessments
  • Familiarity with relevant standards and codes such as ASME Section III and R6.
• Proficiency in producing high‑quality technical documentation, including calculations and technical reports.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.