Role
Senior Engineer – Major Reactor Island Equipment (Reactor Pressure Vessel) – reporting to the Manager – Heavy Vessels. This role shapes the technical, cost and programme delivery of the critical Reactor Pressure Vessel component, translating generic design into site‑ready, deployable solutions.
Locations
Hybrid working with one of the following as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester.
The Business
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls‑Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, combining world‑class engineering with disciplined delivery. We are building scalable nuclear technology with the ambition to become the UK’s premier low‑carbon export.
The Team
The Engineering Directorate sits at the heart of Rolls‑Royce SMR, transforming complex nuclear concepts into buildable, licensable products. Within this, the Reactor Assembly and Major Reactor Island Equipment teams drive technical maturity, integration, and programme delivery for some of the most safety‑critical components of our plant.
Responsibilities
* Maturing and governing technical solutions for the Reactor Pressure Vessel
* Leading integrated programmes across design, analysis, manufacture, and verification activities
* Managing cost, risk, and schedule across complex, multi‑site delivery programmes
* Developing and guiding engineers to deliver high‑quality, safety‑critical outputs
Qualifications
* Degree‑level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it
* Experience of designing high‑integrity nuclear or safety‑critical components across the full product lifecycle
* In‑depth knowledge of component integration, verification, manufacture and delivery within complex, regulated engineering environments
Location and Travel
We offer flexible and hybrid working. Regular travel between UK sites is expected, with occasional national and international supplier engagement to support programme delivery.
Benefits
* Salary between £53,800 and £66,500.
* Bonus – Performance related target opportunity of 12.5%.
* Benefits Allowance – £2200, 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.
* Family Friendly Policies: 39 weeks paid maternity, surrogacy and adoption leave, 6 weeks paternity leave, IVF and assisted conception, neonatal care and more.
* Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care.
* Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay.
* £250 – One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive recruitment practices and workplace adjustments where needed.
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