Senior Engineer – Verification & Validation Delivery
Location: Hybrid working with primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary: £48,000-£63,000 DOE.
We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before, revolutionising an industry. This is a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge.
About The Role
Senior Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineers fulfil a key role in our Systems Engineering approach, by leading the process of verifying that the SMR power station design meets all its requirements. They develop comprehensive verification strategies, collaborate with design leads and technical specialists, and provide rigorous technical reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
Ideal Backgrounds
* Civil/structural engineering background with experience working with modular structures in steel and pre‑cast concrete.
* Mechanical engineering background with experience of modular layouts and installations.
* Systems design integration.
* Fluids systems or experience in Power Station Cooling Water Island, Turbine Island and/or Balance of Plant designs.
Key Responsibilities
* Development of verification and validation strategies within the area of responsibility.
* Acting as an intelligent customer in the V&V of the Plant and wider Rolls‑Royce SMR business.
* Support the verification and validation of the safety case.
* Production of reports for regulatory bodies and presentation and discussion of the reports with regulators as appropriate.
* Defining the objectives/requirements for verification and validation activities within the strategy (e.g. rig tests, analyses), and agreeing those with the parties responsible for executing them.
* Reviewing/auditing and collecting evidence of verification activities conducted both internally and externally in the supply chain.
* Collating evidence as it is produced and using it to assess compliance to requirements.
* Managing technical interfaces between the engineer’s own department and other functions within the business to ensure a coherent and efficient technical solution.
The Key Selection Criteria
* Experience in verification and validation of new products, ideally in a safety‑critical and highly‑regulated industry.
* Experience in leading challenging and complex engineering projects in a regulated industry; nuclear experience preferred but not essential.
* Project Management: managing the budget, schedule and resources to effectively deliver projects to meet business needs, including comprehensive reporting and scope control.
* Risk Management: identification and management of both technical and programme risk, including associated reporting and escalation.
* Addressing and resolving issues to deliver business needs whilst ensuring quality and safety standards.
* Building and maintaining effective supplier and customer relationships.
* Good interpersonal & communication skills, able to bring people together and solve problems in multidisciplinary teams.
* Able to effectively manage uncertainty and change, communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, and influence internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrate a clear analytical approach and a methodical work process.
* Have a systems‑thinking mindset, including experience of collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to define and manage system requirements.
Salary and Package
* Salary: £48,000-£63,000 DOE.
* Bonus: Performance‑related target opportunity 12.5%.
* Benefits Allowance: £2,200 per annum.
* Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* Holidays: 28 days + public holidays.
* Private Medical Insurance: BUPA single‑cover health care.
* Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay.
* One‑off payment: £250 for new starters for home office purchases.
Why Join Us
* 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.
Application Process
* Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
* DBS check.
* Basic financial probity check.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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