Role Title: Lead Engineer V&V Process Development / Continuous Improvement (Capability) We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. The Development Engineering organisation is responsible for proving that the SMR power station meets its objectives and requirements. We provide the data and evidence that underpin the design and delivery of the power station through robust verification and validation (V&V), testing, demonstration, commissioning, and research programmes. This work spans not only nuclear engineering but also the broader range of engineering and operational disciplines required to deliver a major infrastructure project. Development Engineering comprises four key capability areas: Research & Technology, Verification & Validation, Test, and Commissioning. About the Role As a Lead Engineer in V&V Capability, you will report to the Senior V&V Capability Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping how V&V is performed across the programme. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of processes, methods, tools, and standards that enable effective design verification and product validation. While V&V Delivery Engineers focus on the “what, when, and why,” you will own the “how” — ensuring technical excellence, coherence and integration across the business. This role involves close collaboration with Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Change & Configuration Management, Performance & Analysis, Test and Commissioning teams. We’ll Need You To: Drive the creation and implementation of efficient, integrated V&V processes, methods, tools and standards that achieve programme objectives Act as a V&V focal point for technical excellence, ensuring quality and safety across V&V and Development Engineering Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to embed V&V processes and tools seamlessly Ensure technical quality, competency, and safety requirements are met across the Development supply chain Support strategic planning for internal and external resource capability Work with SMEs and capability engineers to support project delivery within cost, quality, and schedule constraints Key Skills Required: We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you: Verification & Validation expertise, including experience developing and applying V&V principles and managing V&V data throughout the lifecycle Experience with one or more of the following (desirable): ISO15288 Systems and Software Engineering IAEA SSG-69 Equipment Qualification for Nuclear Installations EPRI Nuclear Power Plant Equipment Qualification Reference Manual Environmental, Safety, Security & Safeguarding (E3S) principles including ALARP and BAT Ability to design and improve processes, tools and standards Experience with (desirable): ALM tools: IBM DOORS, Siemens Polarion, DXL, Python MBSE tools: Capella, Enterprise Architect Azure DevOps Power BI, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, DAX Strong communication and influencing skills, able to engage and align stakeholders Systems engineering knowledge including understanding requirements, interfaces and lifecycle management Experience mentoring, coaching and developing technical talent Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience; Chartered Engineer status or working towards it Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary and Package: The salary band for this will be between £60,000–£75,000 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring. There may be some flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and, in due course, there is the potential for you to develop the role further. Benefits include: Bonus - Performance-related target opportunity 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 ability to buy or sell up to 4 days Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay Home Office Support - £250 one-off payment for new starters 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, and a culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning. Selection Process: The closing date for this role is 1st March 2026, with interviews being able to take place immediately. LI-CE1 LI-Hybrid WeareSMR destinationnuclear 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