Senior Thermal Hydraulics Consultant

Senior Thermal Hydraulics Consultant

Frazer-Nash Consultancy

• Salary range: £65,000 to £76,000 per annum
• Location:
  
  Manchester or Bristol
• Working pattern:
  Flexible hybrid – office, client sites, remote

Frazer‑Nash is a systems and engineering technology consultancy specialising in the nuclear and energy sectors. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Hydraulics Consultant to join our Nuclear team.

• Develop new and existing thermal hydraulics models of nuclear plants using modelling codes such as RELAP, GOTHIC, CATHARE, TRACE, VIPRE, S5K.
• Perform fault‑sequence and transient analyses to inform design decisions and support safety case submissions.
• Provide technical expertise on complex thermal‑hydraulic phenomena and model validation.
• Lead and manage technical projects, including client communication, delivery and team coordination.
• Develop new business through bids, client meetings and industry events.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to professional development and chartered engineering progression.

• Solid understanding of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermal hydraulics and multi‑phase flows.
• Experience with nuclear thermal hydraulics system codes (RELAP, GOTHIC, CATHARE, TRACE, VIPRE, S5K).
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to independently manage and deliver projects.
• Experience writing proposals, client liaison and business development.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Desirable:
  Python/matlab coding, leadership of small teams, postgraduate degree.

Pre‑employment screening and UK National Security Vetting clearance required.

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• 25 days holiday, plus option to buy extra days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development and support to achieve professional membership
• Life assurance, private healthcare membership, bonus linked to company performance
• Paid membership fees to professional institutions, cycle‑to‑work scheme and season‑rail loan
• Additional optional benefits tailored to personal requirements

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• Industries:
  Business Consulting and Services