Job Description

Role: Engineer – Civil & Structural

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

Our Mission

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 Team

The Civil & Structural team plays a central role in the development of the RR SMR design, supporting the analysis, design, substantiation, and integration of structures across the plant. This includes safety-classified structures within the Reactor Island as well as wider generic design scope such as infrastructure, conventional and balance-of-plant structures, and interfaces with site-wide civil works. Working across complex, highly regulated engineering challenges, the team applies advanced design and analytical methods to ensure structural integrity, constructability, safety, and compliance at every stage of the programme.

The Role

In this context, we are looking for an Engineer – Civil & Structural to report to a Civil & Structural Team Leader. Supporting Senior Engineers and Analysts, you will contribute to the delivery of defined engineering packages across the analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures, helping to develop robust design solutions and support the safety case, generic design development, and site-specific adaptation of plant structures and associated infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to a nationally significant infrastructure programme at a pivotal stage of design and development, with exposure to both generic plant design and the wider civil works needed to support deployment on future sites.

What We’ll Need You to Do

We’ll need you to:

• Supporting the delivery of civil and structural engineering packages, contributing to the analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures across the Reactor Island, wider plant areas, and associated infrastructure within defined scopes of work
• Assisting in the development, checking, and interpretation of structural analysis (including finite element modelling where applicable) to support design decisions, technical justification, and the maturation of generic design solutions
• Contributing to the preparation of design documentation and safety case inputs, ensuring outputs are clear, traceable, and aligned with programme, licensing, and site deployment requirements
• Applying established governance, design control, and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with internal standards, relevant codes, and regulatory expectations
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate interfaces with systems, components, architecture, layout, geotechnics, construction, and other engineering disciplines across the plant and site
• Supporting the development of solutions for site-specific works, including foundations, external structures, below-ground works, and wider infrastructure interfaces as project needs evolve
• Supporting the resolution of technical issues, escalating where appropriate, and contributing to continuous improvement in engineering delivery across both design development and deployment planning
• Demonstrating a proactive approach to personal development, building capability in analysis, design, constructability, and nuclear safety principles

What You’ll Bring

As you can see, this is a key delivery role within our engineering function, requiring a motivated and detail-oriented individual who can contribute effectively within a structured, safety-focused environment. You will bring a collaborative approach, a strong foundation in civil and structural engineering principles, and the ability to develop your technical capability while delivering to programme expectations across plant structures, infrastructure, and site-related works, alongside:

Experience & Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent qualification), with a clear pathway toward professional accreditation (e.g. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer)
• We’ll ask you about your experience contributing to civil and structural engineering projects, including analysis and design activities within infrastructure, industrial, energy, or other regulated and safety-critical environments
• Demonstrable understanding of structural behaviour, analysis techniques, and relevant design codes and standards, with the ability to apply these under appropriate supervision
• Experience working with reinforced concrete and/or steel structures; exposure to complex loading conditions such as seismic, thermal, pressure, accidental, or extreme environmental events is advantageous
• Awareness of how civil and structural design interfaces with site-specific considerations such as ground conditions, constructability, access, utilities, drainage, and external works would be beneficial
• Ability to work within established engineering processes, demonstrating sound judgement appropriate to your level of experience and seeking guidance where required
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to technical discussions across a broad project scope

Location

This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements. You will be expected to attend a UK office location as required to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery.

What’s in It for You

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £42,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:-
• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• 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 rapidly growing organisation at a critical stage of its development, offering excellent opportunities for learning, professional development, and long-term career progression within a purpose-driven and innovative environment.

Selection Process

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

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Basic financial probity checks

Inclusion & Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is central to our culture, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable workplace adjustments where required to support individuals in performing at their best.

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, particularly those with transferable experience from other regulated or safety-critical industries.

Pay Range:

£42,000.00

£55,125.00

Why Join Us?

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.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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