Radiological Consequences Analysts

Role Title – Radiological Consequences Analysts
Location – Remote Working
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.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Radiological Consequences Analysts.
Purpose for the Role
The Radiological Consequences Analyst will be responsible for the assessment of off-site radiological consequences for design basis and severe accidents and developing the capability to perform consequence analysis in other interfacing areas (e.g. on-site consequences and dose assessments). This will directly support the development of the Probabilistic Safety Assessment for the RR-SMR.
• Responsible for the development of radiological consequence analysis during severe accident conditions, in line with best practice and to standard policies and processes, to support the substantiation of a nuclear power station design that meet all SMR project requirements.
• Apply rigorous quality assurance processes consistent with nuclear industry requirements to the development of analysis methodologies, models, and tools. Establish verification, validation and uncertainty quantification requirements and ensure they are satisfied through activities such as experimental benchmarking and support to test rig development.
• Technically represent SMR in interactions with ONR for assigned areas of responsibility and support the ongoing licensing process including coordination of responses to RQs/Ros.
As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals with a minimum level of experience, training, and qualification. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Candidate Overview
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer/Physicist with design experience including responsibility for technically leading complex thermal hydraulic analysis programmes.
• Experience delivering severe accident consequence analysis for a nuclear site.
• Sound knowledge of nuclear reactor systems design, operations, etc. including sound knowledge of relevant design codes, including systems engineering.
• Experience in the interpretation of customer specifications and defining and managing engineering requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with any audience, quickly establishing credibility and buy-in.
Severe Accident Consequence Analysis Methods:
• Experience of using numerical tools and software
• Experience in performing off-site atmospheric dispersion analysis.
• Experienced in performing public dose assessments.
• Knowledge of the theory of radiation induced health effects in humans and risk quantification in human populations.
• Understanding of the evolving ICRP radiation protection framework/modern computational methods e.g. voxel phantoms
Nuclear Safety Analysis and Safety Cases:
• Probabilistic safety assessment methods
• Design basis fault assessment methods
• UK Safety Case and Regulatory practises
• Severe Accident Phenomena and analysis methods (e.g. the use of accident codes)
Nuclear industry domain knowledge including:
• Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design, plant, and behaviour,
• Severe accident systems, phenomena, and chemistry.
• Environmental, Safety, Security and Safeguarding (E3S) regulations and principals (including application of As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) and Best Available Technique (BAT) principals).
Technical task delivery, including:
• Definition of a project/programme of work.
• Delivery of programme milestones in line with agreed plans and budgets.
• Management of risks.
• Monitoring of progress.
• Technical writing and communication
Pay and benefits
We anticipate a paying salary of between £35,000 to £60,000, a performance related bonus of up to 12.5%, an attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
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
Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g., being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.