Structural Analysis Development Engineer

Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester. Hybrid, minimum of 3 days per week in office.

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges? Do you want to work at the forefront of structural integrity in the nuclear industry?

If so, we have the role for you.

The Opportunity…

We have a unique opportunity for a Structural Analysis Development Engineer to join our Nuclear Services business. Nuclear Services is our technical centre of excellence, supporting our existing fleet of nuclear power stations and our nuclear new build projects.

In your role, you’ll form part of our Structural Analysis Branch (SAB), and will provide vital technical support on structural integrity issues, working with existing nuclear power stations, new build projects, and other key stakeholders.

Pay, benefits and culture…

We can offer a competitive salary from £59,662 - £92,778 (dependent on experience) and you’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Nuclear Company Agreements as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.

Alongside your salary and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing…

You’ll play a key role in developing and deploying the internationally recognised R5 and R6 structural integrity assessment procedures, with a particular focus on high-temperature methods.

These procedures are fundamental to ensuring the safety and operational lifetime of structural components in our nuclear power plants.

They are also widely used across other industries and will be instrumental in the Generic Design Assessments of future UK Small Modular Reactors and Advanced Modular Reactors.

Who you are…

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A minimum of HNC (or equivalent experience) in a STEM subject, with a preference for a degree in Engineering or Science and Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex engineering problems efficiently.
• A solid understanding of material behaviour, solid mechanics, and ideally finite element analysis and high-temperature component assessment.
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics, degradation mechanisms, and failure modes at both low and high temperatures.
• Prior experience with R5 and R6 assessment procedures and relevant design codes (ASME III Division 5, RCC-MR, RSE-M, BS7910) – though full training will be provided.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a natural curiosity and a drive to solve challenging technical problems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality technical reports.

Closing Date: 14th February 2025

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