Verification & Validation Engineer - Equipment Qualification (Nuclear)

Location: Manchester, Warrington, or Derby, United Kingdom; on-site work required two days per week

Salary: GBP 40,000–60,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across more than 35 countries and delivering engineering solutions for aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, rail, IT, and other industries.

What you will do

• Develop verification and validation strategies, objectives, evidence requirements, and exit criteria for power station systems and equipment.
• Coordinate engineering analyses, rig testing, qualification activities, and design assessments.
• Review, audit, and assess evidence from internal teams and external suppliers against system and technical requirements.
• Support the nuclear safety case and produce technical reports for regulatory submissions and engineering decisions.
• Coordinate technical interfaces, risks, budgets, schedules, and programme milestones across multiple disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct quality reviews, and mentor V&V engineers.

Requirements

• Strong verification and validation experience in regulated or safety-critical industries.
• Experience developing V&V strategies and managing testing, analysis, qualification, and compliance activities.
• Ability to assess evidence against system requirements and demonstrate design compliance.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects, suppliers, and external technical interfaces.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance, with BPSS required as a minimum.

Nice to have

• Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, or major infrastructure.
• Knowledge of nuclear regulatory frameworks or safety standards, including ONR safety principles.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or safety-critical engineering projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Ongoing learning, mentoring, and a personalised career development path.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and industries.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and pension scheme.
• Cycle and technology scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Social events, regular gatherings, and team-building activities.
• Flexible working arrangements, depending on the role.

Hiring process

• Security clearance requirements and eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
• Onboarding includes completion of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard process.