Expert – Core Performance
$71,000–$93,187 year
HybridDerby, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead and deliver core performance analysis across reactor physics, kinetics, and thermal hydraulics, ensuring outputs are robust and aligned with programme milestones such as the Generic Design Assessment. Act as a recognised technical authority providing governance and expert judgement to solve complex engineering challenges within a regulated nuclear environment. Drive the development of advanced analytical methods and computational models while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate core performance into wider plant design. Support regulatory activities by providing clear technical input and responding to regulator queries. Mentor engineers across the function to build capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience in nuclear core physics, core design or core performance
- Strong track record in delivering complex engineering work within a regulated environment
- Deep technical expertise across reactor performance disciplines, including thermal hydraulics, kinetics and core modelling
- Understanding of safety and operational constraints
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Physics, Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering)
- Chartered status or equivalent professional recognition
- Experience in developing or applying advanced analytical methods and tools
- Understanding of regulatory expectations within the nuclear sector
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Ability to present complex technical information to a range of stakeholders including senior leaders and regulators
- Collaborative and forward-thinking approach
- Credibility to lead technically while enabling high-performing teams
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally with Chartered status or equivalent professional recognition
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