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UK Design Director (Principal Engineer)

Last Energy
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted June 9, 2025
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Job Description

The UK Design Director Principal Engineer will oversee the integration and regulatory approval of a micro pressurised water reactor design, ensuring safety compliance and facilitating rapid deployment of passively safe nuclear energy in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the design of the PWR-20 reactor meets UK regulatory requirements and standards.
  • Review and formally accept US-developed designs into the UK regulatory framework.
  • Collaborate with the US engineering team to problem-solve and adapt designs for UK deployment.
  • Drive rapid deployment of passively safe nuclear energy in the UK.
  • Balance safety, regulatory compliance, pragmatism, and agility in design and deployment processes.

Requirements

  • The individual must be a hands-on engineer with problem-solving skills.
  • The candidate must have a strong understanding of safety and regulatory compliance related to nuclear energy.
  • The candidate must be able to review and formally accept the design developed in the US into the UK regulatory framework.
  • The candidate must be capable of balancing safety and regulatory compliance with pragmatism and agility to drive rapid deployment of passively safe nuclear energy in the UK.
  • The candidate must have experience working with or understanding the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency (EA) requirements.
  • The candidate must be able to work as part of the UK Design Authority to ensure the design meets all expectations of the ONR and EA.
  • The candidate must have the ability to minimize design iteration and enable rapid progress towards licensable, operable units.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range (not specified)
Work schedule (not specified)
Work environment perks (not specified)
Opportunity to be part of the UK Design Authority
Contributing to the rapid deployment of passively safe nuclear energy in the UK
Engagement in regulatory compliance and design review processes

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