Role Title: Senior C&I Engineer (Safety) 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 Senior Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer with safety experience to be involved with an industry-leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station. About the Role In this role, you’ll provide safety case support for all C&I systems and the overall C&I architecture within the RR SMR programme. You’ll ensure safety case requirements are clearly defined and embedded into engineering design activities, drive alignment between safety case documentation and C&I system design, and maintain and update the Claims, Arguments, and Evidence (CAE) structure for C&I systems. You’ll apply ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable), BAT (Best Available Techniques), and relevant good practice (RGP) principles, ensure compliance with SMR Environment, Safety, Security, and Safeguards (E3S) Principles, and review engineering documentation to ensure it is fit-for-purpose and aligned with E3S requirements. This role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines and supply chain partners to deliver robust C&I safety case solutions. We’ll Need You To: Provide safety case support for all C&I systems and architecture Ensure safety case requirements are embedded into engineering design activities Drive alignment between safety case documentation and C&I system design Maintain and update CAE structures for C&I systems Apply ALARP, BAT, and RGP principles Ensure compliance with SMR E3S Principles Review engineering documentation for alignment with E3S requirements Key Skills Required: Previous experience within the nuclear industry is desirable, but experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas) is beneficial Degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or a related subject (or equivalent experience) Strong understanding of safety case principles and regulatory compliance Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams 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 £51,600–£67,725 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 February 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