Structural Engineer (Expert)

Role: Expert - Structures Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are uniquely positioned to become a global leader in SMR technology and the UK's premier green energy export, helping shape a secure, resilient and low-carbon energy future.

The Civil and Structural Engineering team plays a critical role in delivering the safety, integrity and performance of our reactor and site designs. Working at the forefront of engineering innovation, the team brings together deep technical expertise, robust governance and collaborative problem-solving to support both our generic product development and customer deployment programmes. In this context, we are looking for an Expert - Structures to support our Head of Structures .

This is a senior technical leadership role that combines specialist engineering expertise, technical governance and strategic influence across multiple programmes. Working with teams across the business, you'll help solve our most complex structural engineering challenges while shaping the future capability of the discipline. We'll need you to: Providing technical leadership across structural engineering activities, guiding the development of innovative and robust solutions for some of the most challenging aspects of SMR design.

Leading the resolution of complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges, driving technical excellence whilst balancing programme, safety, quality and commercial priorities. Supporting the development of engineering strategy, capability and technical standards across the structures discipline. Contributing to the growth of a high-performing engineering team through mentoring, coaching, technical sponsorship and professional development activities.

More specifically, we'll look to you for: Leading structural engineering work packages across generic product development and customer delivery programmes. Providing technical oversight and governance for the analysis, design and substantiation of reinforced concrete, steel and safety-significant structural systems. Driving the resolution of complex technical issues involving structural analysis, loading conditions, design justification, requirements management and risk reduction.

Developing and maintaining technical standards, methodologies and engineering best practices across the structures discipline. Leading designs t hrough governance and assurance processes, confidently presenting and defending technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with nuclear safety, reactor, mechanical and systems engineering teams to ensure fully integrated engineering solutions.

Identifying and delivering technical improvement initiatives that enhance capability, reduce programme risk and improve engineering efficiency. Acting as a recognised subject matter expert, supporting high-priority challenges across engineering programmes and contributing to long-term technical strategy. Coaching engineers and acting as Supervising Civil Engineer for colleagues working towards professional registration and chartership.

Supporting the wider leadership team in creating an environment where wellbeing, inclusion, accountability and continuous improvement remain at the centre of team culture. As you can see, this is a highly influential role within our engineering organisation. You'll bring intellectual curiosity, technical authority and a collaborative approach, helping us solve first-of-a-kind engineering challenges whilst developing the next generation of structural engineering talent.

We're looking for: Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer status, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience and technical leadership capability. We'll ask about your experience leading structural engineering deliv