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