Job Description
Senior Containment Fault Studies Analyst Advanced Nuclear / SMR ProgrammeLocation: Derby / Manchester / Warrington | Hybrid Working AvailableSalary: £53,800 - £66,500 + Bonus & Excellent BenefitsMorson are supporting a pioneering advanced engineering organisation as they continue to expand their specialist Performance & Analysis capability, contributing to one of the UK's most exciting low-carbon energy programmes.This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in containment analysis and fault studies, working at the forefront of reactor safety, modelling, and performance within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.The Role Working within the specialist Performance & Analysis function, you will take a senior role in the development and application of thermal-hydraulic models used to assess containment behaviour and safety system performance under fault conditions.You will technically lead small teams, delivering complex analysis that supports plant design optimisation, safety case development, and regulatory substantiation. This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across design, safety, and testing to ensure robust, validated, and high-quality analytical outputs.Key Areas: Containment thermal-hydraulic modelling & fault studiesReactor fault & transient analysisVerification, Validation & Uncertainty Quantification (VVUQ)Safety case development & substantiationPython-based analysis tool developmentLinux & High-Performance Computing (HPC)Experimental benchmarking & test validationAdvanced reactor & SMR technologiesWe'd Love to Hear From You If You Have: Strong background in thermal hydraulics, fluid systems, or process analysisExperience delivering analysis within safety-critical environmentsProven capability in verification & validation (V&V / VVUQ)Experience producing technical reports and contributing to safety casesExperience developing or applying engineering analysis models and methodsPython programming for engineering or scientific applicationsExperience leading technical work or small teams and delivering to time, cost, and qualityExperience with the below would be highly advantageous: RELAPFLOMASTERVIPRECTFGOTHICQualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similarChartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership, desirableSalary & Benefits Salary between £53,800 – £66,500Bonus up to 12.5%£2,200 flexible benefits allowanceExcellent pension scheme28 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell additional daysPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies including IVF supportFlexible & hybrid workingHome office allowanceThis is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing advanced engineering organisation delivering one of the UK's most innovative and technically challenging programmes.If you're passionate about complex engineering analysis and want to play a key role in nuclear safety and advanced reactor development, we'd love to hear from you.Please note: Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to undergo BPSS and DBS clearance checks.TPBN1_UKTJ