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Senior Engineer – Component Codes & Standards in Derby, Derbyshire

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Location

Derby, Derbyshire

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Senior Engineer - Component Codes & Standards

Location: Derby, Warrington or Manchester - Hybrid
Salary: £50,600 - £66,465 + up to 12.5% bonus

ARM is recruiting for a Senior Engineer - Component Codes & Standards to join a leading organisation within the nuclear and advanced energy sector, supporting a major Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in engineering codes, standards, pressure equipment or nuclear/safety-critical environments.

The Role

You will provide technical leadership and governance around the selection and application of engineering codes and standards for components and mechanical equipment.

A key focus will be supporting the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III compliance strategy, alongside UK pressure equipment legislation, international regulatory requirements, manufacturing standards and structural integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain policies and guidance for engineering codes and standards.
  • Provide technical advice on ASME BPVC Section III requirements.
  • Support UK pressure equipment compliance, including PE(S)R and PSSR.
  • Work with design, manufacturing, quality and structural integrity teams to resolve compliance issues.
  • Ensure requirements are flowed down into component specifications, designs and supplier documentation.
  • Support international regulatory and standards requirements.
  • Produce technical reports, presentations and briefings for stakeholders.
  • Influence and coordinate cross-functional teams without direct line management authority.

About You

  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering codes and standards.
  • Experience with mechanical/pressure boundary components.
  • Working knowledge of ASME BPVC, particularly Section III.
  • Experience in nuclear, pressure equipment, power generation or another safety-critical environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Benefits: £2,200 flexible benefits allowance, 28 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension and flexible working.

Security: BPSS, DBS and basic financial probity screening required.

To apply for the role, please send your CV

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Job reference 130836_1790591753
Date posted 28 September 2026
Sector Energy

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