Job Description

Location

Manchester, Warrington, Derby

Our Mission

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we're developing next-generation nuclear technology that will provide affordable, secure and low-carbon energy for generations to come. As we progress through key design, licensing and delivery milestones, we're looking for talented individuals who want to play a leading role in one of the UK's most ambitious engineering programmes.

The Team

Joining the Reactor Island Safety Systems function, you'll report to the Head of Reactor Safety Systems and lead the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, safety specialists, analysts, supply chain partners and programme stakeholders to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

The Role

This is a senior engineering leadership opportunity combining technical authority, programme delivery and people leadership. You'll be accountable for the development and delivery of safety-critical Residual Heat Removal Systems, ensuring designs meet safety, performance and regulatory requirements while supporting key programme and licensing milestones.

What We'll Need You to Do

• Lead the delivery of the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio, ensuring designs are developed and delivered in line with safety, quality, cost and schedule requirements.
• Provide technical and people leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, building capability, developing talent and creating a high-performing culture.
• Oversee system design, engineering substantiation, assurance and governance activities, ensuring technical decisions are robust, traceable and aligned with programme objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including safety, analysis, plant integration, supply chain and regulatory organisations, to resolve challenges and support successful delivery.
• Manage portfolio risks, priorities, resources and delivery performance, driving continuous improvement and supporting key design and licensing milestones

What You'll Bring

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership through a recognised professional institution.
• Significant experience leading complex engineering programmes within highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, fluid or process system design and engineering governance principles.
• Experience leading engineering managers, technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage programme delivery, budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and influencing skills and a collaborative leadership style.

What’s in it for you

We anticipate a salary of £71,000.00 - £93,200.00 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 - 29 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

Pay Range:

£71,000.00

£93,187.50

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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