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Senior PSA Engineer


Company : Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.


Location : Manchester, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £62,500 DOE Location: Derby, Warrington, OR Manchester offices – Hybrid working flexibility 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 Senior PSA Engineer, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station. As a Senior Probabilistic Safety Engineer you will play a key role in a diverse team supporting the development of the Rolls-Royce SMR Power Station and the successful completion of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) and other licensing and permitting processes. There will be an opportunity to support compliance with international licensing regimes. Key Results & What can be achieved in the role Contributes to and advises the development of the Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) delivery programme as part of the overall safety assessment programme. Provides support to engineering disciplines in their decision-making process enabling PSA results to be considered as an input to choose between different design options that are under consideration. Ensures that the appropriate level of quality and governance is applied to the PSA development and submissions. Acts as a PSA controlling mind and competently represents the project at appropriate internal technical and project reviews and at external meetings with the regulator and other stakeholders. Responsible for evaluating the quality and scope of work undertaken by supply chain partners Shares responsibility for the training and development of PSA engineers at RR SMR. Delivers training on PSA and its applications to the wider engineering population at RR SMR. Provide effective guidance and contribution to the development and review of the RR SMR PSA. Representation of the project at appropriate internal technical and project reviews and at external meetings with the regulator and other stakeholders. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and the maintenance of RR SMR’s Nuclear Safety Culture. Keep up to date with developments in the nuclear industry and the work of the appropriate external industry groups in the UK and worldwide including the identification of useful industry events. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Key Selection Criteria PSA and Safety Case Experience Several years’ experience in the development and application of PSA to an operating Nuclear Power Plant (includes Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 PSA). Experience with PWR-type reactor designs is ideal. Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g. UK, IAEA, US) is required. Experience of the UK civil nuclear regulatory regime or knowledge of regulatory regime in other countries is an asset. Nuclear Design Experience Experience in the use of PSA to support the design of a Nuclear Power Plant (risk informed design), including competence in working across teams to ensure the provision of needed inputs. Expertise in PSA specialist topics or Applications In depth experience with PSA topics including the development of fault trees and event trees, internal and external hazards, risk monitor, risk-informed operations, system dependency topics and reliability data analysis. Additionally, expertise in the interpretation of PSA results and their application is required. Expertise in specific topic areas as well as generalist knowledge is welcomed. Familiarity with specialised tools Familiarity with PSA software analysis tools, particularly RiskSpectrum PSA. Familiarity with Pheonix Architect will be considered. Managing teams and Communication skills Experience in leading the development of PSA and its documentation to ensure the documentation clearly and comprehensively documents the model and presents a range of results suitable for the target audience needs. Comfortable with proactively communicating across teams. Ability to work under pressure and ensure the production of quality outputs. Training & Qualification Requirements Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Engineering, Maths, Physics or equivalent or significant relevant industry experience. Chartered or working towards Chartered status with a professional engineering, or equivalent, body. Ref 481 Department Safety & Regulatory Affairs Location Derby, Manchester, Warrington Employment type Full-time Salary £48,000 - £62,500 Closing date 29/08/2025 Role related Role Title: Senior PSA Engineer We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £62,500 DOE Location: Derby, Warrington, OR Manchester offices – Hybrid working flexibility 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 Senior PSA Engineer, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station. As a Senior Probabilistic Safety Engineer you will play a key role in a diverse team supporting the development of the Rolls-Royce SMR Power Station and the successful completion of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) and other licensing and permitting processes. There will be an opportunity to support compliance with international licensing regimes. Key Results & What can be achieved in the role Contributes to and advises the development of the Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) delivery programme as part of the overall safety assessment programme. Provides support to engineering disciplines in their decision-making process enabling PSA results to be considered as an input to choose between different design options that are under consideration. Ensures that the appropriate level of quality and governance is applied to the PSA development and submissions. Acts as a PSA controlling mind and competently represents the project at appropriate internal technical and project reviews and at external meetings with the regulator and other stakeholders. Responsible for evaluating the quality and scope of work undertaken by supply chain partners Shares responsibility for the training and development of PSA engineers at RR SMR. Delivers training on PSA and its applications to the wider engineering population at RR SMR. Provide effective guidance and contribution to the development and review of the RR SMR PSA. Representation of the project at appropriate internal technical and project reviews and at external meetings with the regulator and other stakeholders. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and the maintenance of RR SMR’s Nuclear Safety Culture. Keep up to date with developments in the nuclear industry and the work of the appropriate external industry groups in the UK and worldwide including the identification of useful industry events. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Key Selection Criteria PSA and Safety Case Experience Several years’ experience in the development and application of PSA to an operating Nuclear Power Plant (includes Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 PSA). Experience with PWR-type reactor designs is ideal. Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g. UK, IAEA, US) is required. Experience of the UK civil nuclear regulatory regime or knowledge of regulatory regime in other countries is an asset. Nuclear Design Experience Experience in the use of PSA to support the design of a Nuclear Power Plant (risk informed design), including competence in working across teams to ensure the provision of needed inputs. Expertise in PSA specialist topics or Applications In depth experience with PSA topics including the development of fault trees and event trees, internal and external hazards, risk monitor, risk-informed operations, system dependency topics and reliability data analysis. Additionally, expertise in the interpretation of PSA results and their application is required. Expertise in specific topic areas as well as generalist knowledge is welcomed. Familiarity with specialised tools Familiarity with PSA software analysis tools, particularly RiskSpectrum PSA. Familiarity with Pheonix Architect will be considered. Managing teams and Communication skills Experience in leading the development of PSA and its documentation to ensure the documentation clearly and comprehensively documents the model and presents a range of results suitable for the target audience needs. Comfortable with proactively communicating across teams. Ability to work under pressure and ensure the production of quality outputs. Training & Qualification Requirements Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Engineering, Maths, Physics or equivalent or significant relevant industry experience. Chartered or working towards Chartered status with a professional engineering, or equivalent, body. Pay and benefits We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £62,500 DOE plus: Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5% Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days. Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases Company related 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#J-18808-Ljbffr