Role Title: Senior PSA Engineer
Salary: £48,000 – £62,500 DOE
Location: Derby, Warrington, OR Manchester offices – Hybrid working flexibility
Overview
We are Rolls‑Royce SMR, working on a pioneering new type of power station. This role is more than a job; it is part of a legacy that is shaping the future of nuclear energy.
Responsibilities
* Lead and advise the Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) delivery programme as part of the overall safety assessment programme.
* Support engineering disciplines in decision‑making, enabling PSA results to inform design option selection.
* Ensure appropriate quality and governance of PSA development and submissions.
* Represent the project at internal technical reviews and external regulatory meetings.
* Evaluate the quality and scope of work undertaken by supply‑chain partners.
* Train and develop PSA engineers within RR SMR, delivering PSA knowledge to the wider engineering community.
* Contribute to the development and review of the RR SMR PSA.
* Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and the maintenance of the nuclear safety culture.
* Stay updated on industry developments and relevant external industry groups.
Qualifications
* PSA and Safety Case Experience.
* Experience with PWR‑type reactor designs (preferred).
* Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (UK, IAEA, US).
* Experience with the UK civil nuclear regulatory regime or knowledge of equivalent regulations in other countries.
* Experience using PSA to support risk‑informed design of a nuclear power plant.
* Expertise in PSA specialist topics or applications.
* Familiarity with PSA software tools (e.g., RiskSpectrum) and optionally Phoenix Architect.
* Degree level qualification in Engineering, Maths, Physics or equivalent significant relevant industry experience.
* Chartered status or working toward chartered status with a professional engineering body.
Salary and Package
* Salary £48,000 – £62,500 DOE
* Performance‑related bonus target 12.5%
* Benefits allowance £2,200 per annum
* Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
* 28 days holiday (+ public holidays), with option to buy/sell up to 4 days
* Private medical insurance – BUPA single cover
* Life assurance – 6x pensionable pay
* £250 one‑off payment for new starters to cover home‑office purchases
Why Join Us
* Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
* Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly scaling business.
* 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 is 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.
Application Process
* Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
* Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
* Completion of a basic financial probity check.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing; Utilities industry
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