Senior Engineer - Radiological Consequences Analysis
Role Title: Senior Radiological Consequences Analyst
Locations: Hybrid work with one of the following primary sites: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary: £48,000-£63,000 DOE (based on experience)
Rolls‑Royce SMR is pioneering a revolutionary approach to nuclear power. This role offers an opportunity to shape the safety and design of a next‑generation small modular reactor.
About the Role
As a senior radiological consequences analyst you will model radioactive releases during accident scenarios, define radiological exposure to workers and the public, and provide technical leadership to junior analysts.
Responsibilities
* Engage with safety analysis, system design, performance analysis and severe accident analysis to scope candidate accident scenarios for RCA.
* Collaborate with the chemistry area to determine fundamental source terms.
* Develop Source Term and Radionuclide Transport (STaRT) methodologies for modelling radionuclide behaviour and transport during accident scenarios.
* Implement iodine chemistry models with support from the accident chemistry area.
* Apply software tools to calculate atmospheric dispersion to on‑site and off‑site receptor locations.
* Calculate radiological consequences—effective doses and conditional risks—applying the ICRP protection framework and considering Urgent Protective Actions where appropriate.
* Conduct RR‑SMR gated reviews to govern analysis work and solicit stakeholder feedback and endorsement.
* Produce high‑quality technical reports in accordance with RR‑SMR policies and processes.
* Perform technical reviews of RCA tasks completed by other team members.
Key Selection Criteria
* Strong knowledge of radionuclide transport phenomena and analysis methods for design‑basis faults and severe accidents.
* Experience in public and worker dose assessments supporting safety cases and emergency planning.
* Familiarity with radiation protection principles, the ICRP framework and iodine treatment in RCA.
* Skill in developing analysis methods and tools, including Python‑based solutions for safety‑critical applications.
* Experience applying structured, methodical approaches to analysis and adhering to software quality assurance processes.
* Knowledge of nuclear industry domains such as probabilistic safety assessment, design‑basis fault analysis and emergency planning.
* Proven ability to deliver analysis tasks on time, to budget and with high quality, including strong communication and leadership skills.
* Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science; chartered status preferred.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary range: £48,000–£63,000 DOE.
* Performance‑related bonus target: 12.5%.
* Benefits allowance: £2,200 per annum.
* Pension contributions: 12% employer, 6% employee.
* Holiday entitlement: 28 days plus public holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 4 days.
* Private medical insurance – BUPA single cover.
* Life assurance: 6× pension‑able pay.
* One‑off starter payment: £250 for home office purchases.
Why Join Us?
* Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
* Career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling business.
* Culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continuously improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Application Process
* Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
* Basic financial probity check.
Other Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industry: Utilities
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