Associate Engineer - Radiological Consequences Analysis in Cheshire, Warrington

We are Rolls‐Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once‐in‐a‐career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

The Radiological Consequences team plays a critical role in demonstrating the safety of the SMR power station. Through advanced modelling and analysis, the team evaluates the impact of fault and accident scenarios, supporting the development of the safety case and enabling confident, safety‐informed design decisions.

About the Role:

As an Associate Engineer – Radiological Consequences Analysis, you will support the modelling and assessment of radiological releases during accident scenarios, helping to determine their impact on workers, the public and the environment. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across safety analysis, system design, severe accident modelling and chemistry to develop and apply analytical methods that support the substantiation of the SMR design. Your work will contribute directly to demonstrating compliance with nuclear safety requirements and the application of ALARP principles. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise in nuclear safety analysis while building strong foundations in systems engineering, modelling and technical problem‐solving.

We’ll Need You To:

• Support modelling of radiological releases during fault and accident scenarios
• Contribute to the development of methodologies for source term and radionuclide transport analysis
• Apply analytical tools and models to assess radiological consequences for on‐site and off‐site receptors
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to define and scope analysis requirements
• Support development of dispersion modelling and dose assessment calculations
• Produce high‐quality technical reports to support safety case development
• Participate in verification and validation of models and analysis outputs
• Support continuous improvement of analysis methods, tools and processes
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across engineering and safety disciplines
• Plan and manage your work to deliver to agreed quality and timescales

Key Skills Required:

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Strong academic background in engineering, physics, mathematics or a related discipline
• Understanding of analytical or modelling approaches to complex engineering problems
• Awareness of radiological protection principles and nuclear safety concepts (desirable)
• Ability to apply structured and methodical approaches to analysis
• Interest in modelling tools and techniques (e.g. Python or similar desirable)
• Strong problem‐solving and analytical thinking skills
• Good communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast‐moving engineering environment

Qualifications:

• Degree‐qualified (or expected) in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related discipline

Location:

Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site: Warrington or Manchester

Salary and Package:

The salary band for this role will be between £30,000 – £39,400 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases as the role develops over time.

Benefits include:

• Bonus – Performance‐related target opportunity up to 7%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support – £250 one‐off payment for new starters

Selection Process:

The closing date for this role is 6th July 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.

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