Senior Chemistry Engineer - Nuclear SMR

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is looking for a Senior Engineer - Chemistry to develop and finalise technical justifications for the next-generation SMR design. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and regulatory bodies to integrate chemistry requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, along with practical experience in nuclear environments. Competitive salary range of £50,650 - £66,500 plus benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Bonus - Performance related (12.5%)

Benefits Allowance (£2,200 per annum)

Pension (12% employer, 6% employee contributions)

28 days holiday (+ public holidays)

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (6x pensionable pay)

One-off payment for home office purchases (£250)

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry, impurity management and corrosion mechanisms.
• Practical experience in nuclear or power-generation chemistry within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalise chemistry-related technical justifications for GDA Step 3 submissions.
• Engage cross-functionally with systems engineering and design teams.
• Collaborate with regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong understanding of water chemistry

Impurity management

Corrosion mechanisms

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Collaborative work

Education

Degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline

Job description

A leading energy solutions provider is looking for a Senior Engineer - Chemistry to develop and finalise technical justifications for the next-generation SMR design. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and regulatory bodies to integrate chemistry requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, along with practical experience in nuclear environments. Competitive salary range of £50,650 - £66,500 plus benefits, including hybrid working options.