Role Title: Lead Engineer – Electrical Systems 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. We are now recruiting for a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to be involved in delivering an industry-leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of nuclear power station. About the Role You will provide technical expertise across the lifecycle of Electrical Systems for the SMR nuclear power plant. This covers the delivery of the complete design of the Electrical Systems spanning system architecture, sub-system design and equipment specification and design/selection to realise the final verified design of the power station. The role encompasses the full lifecycle of electrical systems, including those classified for nuclear safety applications as well as non-classified systems. You will operate as both a responsible designer and an intelligent customer, depending on the specific task at hand. Key responsibilities include delivering the agreed programme of work, managing contract partners for assigned deliverables, and ensuring quality outcomes. Additionally, you may provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced engineers, while offering technical guidance and direction to other electrical engineers. We’ll Need You To: Work with Process and Mechanical plant systems engineers to translate high-level requirements into specifications for electrical systems Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components and systems to facilitate effective system design Provide electrical technical leadership of either an electrical system or electrical capability Assess and substantiate that the design specification meets the requirements Ensure compliance against international standards (IEC 63046, IEC 63332, IEC 61225, SSG 34) Produce verification and validation plans and define test plans to demonstrate that electrical system requirements have been satisfied Support planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to the lifecycle of electrical systems Ensure optimum solutions for the RR SMR Nuclear Power Plant by supporting procurement, operations, and maintenance aspects of the equipment Contribute to the production of safety cases and liaise with regulators and independent nuclear safety assessors Key Skills Required: Proven experience across the full electrical system lifecycle: specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance in highly regulated environments (nuclear preferred or Energy, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Oil & Gas) Deep expertise in at least one sub-discipline (e.g., battery systems, generator systems, protection, earthing, distribution), with broad awareness of adjacent areas Strong understanding of fault-tolerant design principles (redundancy, diversity) for safety/process-critical systems Practical application of relevant industry standards for systems important to safety (IEC 63046, IEC 63332, IEC 61225) and associated regulatory frameworks Hands-on experience applying systems engineering methodologies, including MBSE, to electrical systems Excellent technical communication skills—able to interpret complex information and present compelling, formal communications to stakeholders, including regulators Demonstrated technical leadership, providing oversight of others’ work and discharging the intelligent customer role Track record in managing design outputs and collaborating across disciplines/partners to deliver quality outcomes to time and cost 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 £63,600 - £83,500 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. The process will then consist of an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, and we anticipate shortlisting and first-round interviews to take place by week commencing 9th February. 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