Location:Hybrid | Derby, Warringtonor Manchester
Our Mission
At Rolls-Royce SMR,we'redelivering a new generation of clean nuclear energy. Our Small Modular Reactor technology has the potential to provide secure, affordable, low-carbon power for decades to come, helping countries meet growing energy demands while supporting net-zero ambitions.
Join us andyou'llplay a part in one of the UK's most exciting engineeringprogrammes, working alongside talented people who are shaping the future of energy.
The Team
You'lljoin the Components & Mechanical Equipment (C&ME) function, responsible for the mechanical systems and equipment that make up a Rolls-Royce SMR power station.
Reporting to the Assistant Chief Design Engineer,you'llwork closely with Customer Project teams, engineeringleadersand Integrated Product Teams, helping to ensure customer requirements are translated into clear,achievableand well-prioritiseddelivery plans. As customer projects continue to grow, this role will play a key part in balancing project-specific needs with our long-term product strategy.
The Role
We are recruiting for two positions within our Customer Projects team, supporting two strategically importantprogrammes CEZ and Great British Nuclear (GBN). While the responsibilities are the same, each role will be aligned to a different customer project. Candidates only need tosubmitone application.
AsLeadEngineer for Customer Projects,you'llbe the link between our Customer Projectorganisationand the Components & Mechanical Equipment team.
You'll bring structure to complex technical andprogrammerequirements, ensuring customer demand is clearly understood,prioritisedand deployed across the right engineering teams. Working across a matrixorganisation,you'llbuild alignment between stakeholders,maintainvisibility of delivery commitments and influence decisions that support bothprogrammesuccess and productstandardisation
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical understanding with stakeholder engagement,programmecoordinationand problem-solving.
WhatWe’llNeed You to Do
Act as the primary interface between Customer Project teams and Components & Mechanical Equipment, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and translated into deliverable work packages.
Coordinate customer-led demand across Integrated Product Teams,establishingpriorities, deliverycommitmentsand resource requirements.
Build strong relationships across engineering,programmeand commercial functions to align stakeholders around sharedobjectives
Provide visibility of progress, risks and dependencies, supporting proactive decision-making and effective issue resolution.
Influence customer requirements and engineering solutions tomaximisestandardisationandminimiseunnecessary bespoke design.
Apply your technical understanding of complex mechanical systems to supportprioritisation, challengeassumptionsand guide delivery decisions.
Drive continuous improvement in how customer projects and engineering teams work together, improving efficiency and delivery performance.
WhatYou’llBring
Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering ora relateddiscipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Significant experiencewithin a complex engineering environment, ideally spanning both technical delivery and project-facing responsibilities.
Experience working with mechanical equipment, engineered products or complex systems within a regulated industry.
The ability to influence stakeholders, buildconsensusand deliver outcomes within a matrixorganisation
Strong communicationskills with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear and actionable plans.
Experience managing competing priorities andmaintainingdelivery focus in a fast-pacedprogrammeenvironment.
A proactive, collaborative approach and a willingness to challenge constructively in pursuit of the best outcome.
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we know there is no such thing as the perfect candidate. If you meet around 75% of the requirements and are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of clean energy,we'dlove to hear from you.
Location
This role can be based at our Derby,Warringtonor Manchester offices, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.
Salary and Package:
The salary band for this role will be between £60,000 – £78,750 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, and the role may develop further as the programme grows.
Benefits include:
Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity up to 12.5%
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters
Pay Range:
£60,000.00
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£78,750.00
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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Climate change and its consequences are one of the greatest challenges ever to face mankind. The global challenge around decarbonisation is huge.
At Rolls-Royce SMR, our vision is simple – we want to provide clean, affordable energy for all.
A new approach to delivering nuclear power
Our Small Modular Reactor is an integrated power station, that takes well understood, existing nuclear technology and applies a factory-based philosophy to its fabrication and assembly.
This repeatable, standardised approach generates huge efficiency gains to make it a commoditised product that is affordable, repeatable, deliverable and investable on a global scale, providing cheaper and more flexible electricity to form part of a future balanced, clean energy mix.
When fully operational the Rolls-Royce SMR programme will create 40,000 regional UK jobs by 2050 and generate £54bn in economic benefit, with a forecast to target £250bn in global exports for the UK.
Join us and help to provide clean, affordable energy for all
