Derby
Derbyshire
Defence, MOD & Aerospace
Scantec Engineering
Permanent
Market related
JOB-89907
26-06-2025
permanent
24-07-2025
26/6/2025
United Kingdom

Stress Technical Lead

Location: Derby, on-site


Lead. Deliver. Transform.

Are you a Structural Integrity expert looking to work for one the world’s biggest Nuclear companies?

We’re looking for an experience technical leader with knowledge of modern structural integrity techniques and a track record of delivering in the Nuclear industry.


Key Responsibilities

  • Technical point of contact for the structural integrity team. Lead on troubleshooting, technical advice, reviewing analysis outputs and progress.
  • Responsibility to be Independent Technical Approver on projects.
  • Oversee Safety Case reporting.
  • Calculation reviews.
  • Mentoring junior members of the team.
  • Ensure labour and resource align with project budgeting.
  • Support and input on bid writing and proposals.

About You

  • Qualification: Engineering degree or equivalent. CEng status or equivalent experience.
  • Experience:
    • Extensive FE Stress Analysis (strength, fatigue, defect tolerance & fitness for service assessment)
    • Nuclear structure, system & component Assessment
    • Customer specific assessment methodologies (R3/R5/R6)
    • Finite Element Analysis (ABAQUS preferred, ANSYS, Dyna)
    • Altair hyperworks or equivalent tooling
    • Pressure Vessel assessments

What is on offer

Competitive salary + package including:

  • Competitive pension contributions
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Professional/Industry membership fees paid
  • Lifestyle and health schemes/memberships
  • Support for ongoing training and professional development.