Senior Nuclear Physics Consultant
Salary range: £70,000 to £85,000 per annum depending on experience
Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.
Closing date is 25th October but we would encourage early applications
From gigawatt‑scale reactors to next‑generation systems, the UK’s nuclear future depends on engineers who thrive on solving complex physical problems and delivering deep technical insight backed by robust analysis.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Physics Consultant to help shape critical decisions, support safety cases, and strengthen the next generation of nuclear capability.
Your work will help to:
Frazer‑Nash has over three decades of experience supporting the UK nuclear sector. Our multidisciplinary teams work across civil nuclear operations, new‑build programmes and decommissioning, helping our clients meet exacting technical and regulatory requirements.
Our physicists work closely with safety and systems teams, providing insight into complex plant behaviour and supporting clients through design, justification, and regulatory engagement. We empower our consultants to take ownership of their work, build deep technical expertise, and have visible impact.
Why Join Frazer‑Nash?
Why this Role?
As a Senior Nuclear Physics Consultant, you will apply advanced analytical techniques and modelling tools to understand and explain complex physical behaviour in nuclear systems. You will contribute across the full consultancy lifecycle, from technical analysis and interpretation through to client engagement and business development.
Taking the lead
You will manage technical work packages, mentor others, engage directly with clients, and support project delivery, while leading the capability growth in your area.
Variety of work
Our consultants typically work on multiple projects at once, ranging from short, focused studies to long‑term programme support across the nuclear lifecycle.
Growing capability
You will lead specialist capability development within your niche area, be involved in client discussions, campaigning and winning work.
Key responsibilities include:
Technical experience:
Personal and consultancy skills:
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:
With offices in the UK and Australia, Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. Our work makes a difference to things that matter in the world.
Our c.1500 employees work from a network of fourteen UK and four Australian locations. They apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes.
We contribute to national security in a huge number of ways, helping to ensure that power is generated and distributed to everyone who needs it. We support moving people and goods around and between the big cities of an increasingly urbanised society. We work to make the world a more sustainable place. We ensure governments save time and money when public spending globally is under huge pressure. And we help our clients wrestle with the challenges and opportunities of an ever-accelerating digital revolution.
A career with Frazer-Nash - we have opportunities in Australia and throughout the UK.
We recruit from a diverse range of backgrounds. ‘Innovators’, ‘problem solvers’, ‘thinkers’ and ‘doers’ are just some of the words that are used to describe our employees. So, whether you’re a graduate, an experienced professional or wish to be included on our Associates Register, there may be a place for you at Frazer-Nash. We also welcome applications from ex-military specialists, as we know military skills, experience, and knowledge can translate seamlessly into our commercial environment.
Our Australian business is going from strength to strength - so we're particularly keen to hear from you if you're looking for your next move in Adelaide, Melbourne or Canberra. You can find out more by visiting our Australian careers site, fncaustralia.com.au. And if you're in the UK, you can explore our current opportunities on our website at the link below.
Registered address: Springfield Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7NL
