Location: 
Flexible UK Location (Hybrid) with travel to Derby, Warrington and Manchester asrequired 
 
Our Mission 
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are transforming the future of clean energy. Through innovative nuclear technology, we are developing a low-carbon power solution that will help meet growing global energy demands while supporting energy security and net zero ambitions. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most significant engineering programmes and help shape the future of nuclear power. 
 
The Team 
You will join our Mechanical Systems function, working at the heart of the Reactor Plant and SystemsTeam As the recognised technical authority for Fuel Route Safety, you will work across multidisciplinary teams including systems engineering, nuclear components, EC&I, humanfactorsand power station integration. This is a highly influential expert role, providing technical leadership across the fuel lifecycle while supporting regulatory engagement and critical programme milestones. 
 
The Role 
As Fuel Route Safety Expert Specialist, you will provide end-to-end technical leadership for the safetycaseof the Rolls-Royce SMR fuel route, ensuring that design solutions are robust,defensibleand aligned with UK nuclear regulatory expectations. You will shape technical strategy, influence key designdecisionsand lead the development of safety justifications that support programme delivery and regulatory approval. 
 
This role offers the opportunity to become a recognised subject matter expert,representingRolls-Royce SMR with regulators, customers, industrybodiesand senior stakeholders while driving excellence across a safety-critical and highly regulated environment. 
 
WhatWe’llNeed You to Do: 

• Provide technical ownership of the fuel route safetycase, ensuring a coherent and integratedapproach across fuelimport,inspection,handling,core loading,storageandcask loading

• Lead the development,reviewand continuous improvement of safety case documentation, responding to regulatory feedback and supporting major programme submissions.

• Develop robust safety justifications, fault studies and risk management strategies thatdemonstratecompliance with ALARP principles and wider regulatory requirements.

• Act as the technical authority for complex engineering challenges,providingexpert guidance,governanceand decision-making throughout the design lifecycle.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure effective system integration, designmaturityand successful programme delivery.

• Build strong relationships with regulators, customers,suppliersand industry partners, representing Rolls-Royce SMR as a recognised expert within your field.

• Mentor and develop engineers across the organisation, helping to strengthen capability, technicalexcellenceand a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring:

• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) alongside a degree in Mechanical Engineering, ChemicalEngineeringor a related technical discipline.

• Extensive experience within the UK nuclear sector, particularly in fuel handling, fuel routeoperationsor nuclear power station environments, with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape.

• Provenexpertisein developing,defendingandmaintainingnuclear safety cases, including regulatory submissions, fault studies, designsubstantiationand defence-in-depth approaches.

• Deep technical knowledge of fuel route systems, nuclear safety principles, ALARP methodologies and safety assessment techniques such as HAZOP and design risk management.

• Strong systems engineering capability, including requirements management, functionalanalysisand interface development within complex engineering programmes.

• The credibility and confidence to influence senior stakeholders, challenge constructively, and communicate complex technical issues to a wide range of audiences.

• A collaborative and proactive approach, combined with a passion for mentoring others and drivinghigh standardswithin a safety-critical environment.

Location:

This role can be based at any Rolls-Royce SMR UK location and offers flexible hybrid working. Regular collaboration with colleagues across Derby, Warrington and Manchester will berequired, alongside occasional travel to customer,supplierand regulatory locations. 
 
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we know there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you meet around 75% of the requirements and are excited by the opportunity to help deliver the next generation of nuclear energy,we'dlove to hear from you. 

What’s in it for you
We anticipate a salary of £71,000 - £93,200 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring.

We also offer excellent benefits including:

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 17%

• Benefits Allowance - £5000, enabling you to create a bespoke package

• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.

• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days

• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care

• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases