Lead Engineer - Normal Operations Source Term

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £60,000-£78,750; bonus: performance related ...
Hybrid
Nuclear chemistry experience
Source term modelling expertise
Radiological analysis skills
This role is vital for defining, modelling, and justifying radiological inventories that underpin the safety case and shielding strategy for Rolls-Royce SMR

Job Summary

  • This role is vital for defining, modelling, and justifying radiological inventories that underpin the safety case and shielding strategy for Rolls-Royce SMR.
  • The successful candidate will lead the normal operations source term plan covering radionuclides in coolant, corrosion products, and activation products across primary and secondary systems.
  • Employees receive a competitive salary between £60,000-£78,750 plus a performance-related bonus of up to 12.5% and comprehensive benefits including 12% employer pension contributions.

Matching Summary

This role is vital for defining, modelling, and justifying radiological inventories that underpin the safety case and shielding strategy for Rolls-Royce SMR.

Salary

Base: £60,000-£78,750; Bonus: Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%; Benefits: £2200 allowance, 12% employer pension, 28 days holiday + public holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • nuclear chemistry experience
  • source term modelling expertise
  • radiological analysis skills
  • reactor coolant water chemistry
  • safety case evidence production

Nice-to-have

  • multidisciplinary collaboration ability
  • technical mentorship capability
  • regulator engagement experience
  • ALARP demonstration knowledge
  • customer-specific design support

Key Requirements

  • Degree in engineering, chemistry, physics or related discipline
  • Proven experience in nuclear chemistry and source-term modelling
  • Experience producing high-quality technical justifications and reports

Work Rights

Not specified

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