Develops factory‑built small modular nuclear reactors delivering low‑carbon, affordable energy at scale
Assess radiological releases and doses for SMR safety using modeling and analysis.
19 days ago ago
£48,000 - £63,000
Entry-level, Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Industrial
Transportation
Manufacturing
Digital Innovation
Modular Construction
Power Generation
Role
Description
dispersion modeling
iodine chemistry
technical reporting
rca review
source term
dose calculation
Apply software tools to calculate dispersion of atmospheric releases to onsite and offsite receptor locations.
Implement appropriate models for iodine chemistry aspects with support from the accident chemistry area.
Produce quality technical reports following standard RR-SMR policies and processes.
Perform technical review of RCA tasks completed by other team members.
Apply the RR-SR gated review process to govern analysis work and solicit stakeholder feedback and endorsement of analysis scope and objectives.
Engage with the safety analysis, system design, performance analysis and severe accident analysis areas to identify and scope candidate accident scenarios for RCA.
Engage with the chemistry area to determine the fundamental source terms relevant to these accident scenarios.
Develop Source Term and Radionuclide Transport (STaRT) methodologies to model the behaviour and transport of radionuclides during accident scenarios leading to atmospheric releases and/or onsite exposures.
Calculate radiological consequences, in terms of effective doses and conditional risks, to exposed individuals applying the ICRP radiological protection framework and with consideration of Urgent Protective Actions (UPAs) where appropriate.
Requirements
python
degree
chartered
radiation
radionuclide
leadership
Familiarity with radiation protection principles and the ICRP framework; awareness of iodine treatment in RCA.
Skilled in developing analysis methods and tools, including Python-based solutions, for safety-critical applications.
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Knowledge of nuclear industry domain areas such as probabilistic safety assessment, design basis fault analysis, and emergency planning.
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Degree-qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science; working toward chartered status preferred.
Proven ability to deliver analysis tasks to time, cost, and quality, with strong communication and leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of radionuclide transport phenomena and analysis methods for design basis faults and severe accidents.
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Experience applying structured, methodical approaches to analysis and adhering to software quality assurance processes.
Experience performing public and worker dose assessments to support safety cases and emergency planning.
Benefits
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
We anticipate paying a salary between £48,000-£63,000 DOE
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
obtaining baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance
satisfactory completion of a disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Company
Overview
470 MWe
Nuclear Reactor Capacity
Output capacity of the pressurized water reactors designed by the company.
90% factory-built
Manufacturing Efficiency
Modules are almost entirely constructed in factories, reducing on-site complexity.
June 2025
Regulatory Milestone
The company successfully passed early regulatory milestones and won the UK government’s SMR competition.
1 million homes
Energy Supply
Each reactor is capable of powering a million homes for 60 years.
A team of 15 engineers at Rolls‑Royce began designing a compact, scalable nuclear solution in 2016.
Blends decades of naval reactor experience with advanced manufacturing.
Modules are nearly 90% factory‑built across 1,500 parts, then shipped and assembled on site—cutting costs, time and complexity.
The company uses a boron-free primary circuit, eliminating toxic boric acid and reducing water use and waste.
Backed by strategic investors and partners like ČEZ and Siemens Energy to support global rollout.
Positions itself as a repeatable, investable product offering dependable 'always-on' clean energy to grids and industries.
Culture + Values
Innovative and forward-thinking.
Focused on safety, quality, and integrity.
Committed to delivering customer success.
Collaboration and teamwork across functions and regions.
A culture of continuous learning and development.
Driving a performance culture with a focus on results.
Empowering employees to make decisions and take responsibility.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero by the year 2050, aligning with global sustainability targets.
Focus on reducing carbon emissions through advanced nuclear technology.
Development of compact, small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide cleaner, low-carbon energy.
Sustainability goals to align with international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement.
Supporting the UK government’s energy transition strategy with clean, reliable energy solutions.
Inclusion & Diversity
Striving for greater gender balance in the workforce.
Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Empowering diverse talent to contribute at all levels of the organization.