Senior Engineer - Analyst - Civil and Structural

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

The Reactor Island Civil & Structural team is central to the development of the RR SMR design, responsible for the analysis and substantiation of safety-critical structures. The team applies advanced engineering and analytical techniques to ensure designs meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

In this context, we are looking for a Senior Engineer / Analyst – Civil & Structural to report to a Reactor Island Civil & Structural Team Leader. This role will lead the development and delivery of structural analysis activities, supporting the design and substantiation of critical reactor structures and contributing to the overall safety case for the programme.

We’ll need you to:

Leading the development, execution and interpretation of finite element analysis models to support structural design and substantiation

Defining analysis approaches, including model fidelity, to address complex structural behaviours and loading conditions

Supporting the development of safety-classified structures through robust, traceable analytical evidence aligned to quality standards

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure analysis outputs inform and influence the evolving design

As you can see, this is a pivotal role within the programme, requiring a technically credible and collaborative individual who can lead analytical activities, influence design decisions, and communicate complex engineering challenges clearly and effectively, alongside

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

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 7%

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 health care

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases.

You’ll be joining a growing organisation at a critical stage of development, with opportunities for long-term career growth, development, and the chance to contribute to a nationally significant programme.

The selection process will consist of staged interviews. Due to the nature of the role, candidates will be required to successfully complete:

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Basic financial probity checks

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices.

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable workplace adjustments where required.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying, but there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements, we would love to hear from you.

We also welcome applications from individuals considering a sector move who can demonstrate transferable skills from other regulated or safety-critical industries.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.