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Senior Engineer - Verification and Validation Delivery (Civils)

Derby, GBFull-time£51k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United Kingdom

Core

Leading verification and validation strategies for complex, safety-critical civil/structural/mechanical systems in a nuclear power station design to prove compliance before construction.

Role type

Senior IC verification and validation engineer (civils/mechanical)

Builds

Verification evidence and compliance reports for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power station design

Domain

Nuclear energy / Civil and mechanical engineering

Required skills

Verification and validation of civil/structural/mechanical systems, leading complex engineering work packages, project management (budget, schedule, resources), risk management, technical reviews, regulatory reporting, supplier/customer relationship management

Preferred skills

Modular structures in steel or concrete, design for fire/blast/missile/seismic hazards, performance testing or physical test programmes

Technologies

Analysis tools, rig testing equipment

Responsibilities

Develop verification and validation strategies, assess evidence for design compliance, produce reports for regulatory bodies, define objectives for verification activities, audit evidence from internal and external supply chain, manage technical interfaces across functions, mentor V&V engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities