Engineer - Component Design page is loaded## Engineer - Component Designlocations: Derby, UK: Manchester: Warringtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100919**Role: Component Engineer – Major Reactor Island Equipment****Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations 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 proven nuclear capability with innovation and pace. We are building a scalable power technology that will become a cornerstone of the UK’s low‐carbon future and a globally competitive export.**The team**The Engineering Directorate converts complex nuclear challenges into licensable, buildable products. Within this, the Major Reactor Island Equipment team designs and matures the most critical components of the Reactor Island, working across disciplines and with a global supply chain to deliver safe, robust and repeatable solutions.**Summary**In this context, we are looking for a **Component Engineer – Major Reactor Island Equipment**, reporting into one of our **Major Reactor Island Equipment engineering managers**. This role contributes to the end‐to‐end design and delivery of safety‐critical reactor components, integrating full lifecycle requirements into mature, compliant product definitions.**We’ll need you to:*** Developing and maturing mechanical component designs across the full product lifecycle* Integrating technical, manufacturing, regulatory and supply‐chain requirements into robust solutions* Owning elements of the digital product definition and supporting technical documentation* Identifying and mitigating technical risks while balancing performance, cost and schedule driversThis is an opportunity to apply rigorous engineering thinking in an evolving environment, combining problem‐solving capability, curiosity and collaboration to shape products of national and global significance.**Essential skills / qualifications*** A degree‐level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), with Chartered Engineer status or working towards it* We’ll ask about your experience of mechanical or equipment design across product development lifecycles* Working knowledge of regulated engineering environments, design substantiation and component manufacturing routes**location**This role can be based at any Rolls‐Royce SMR location, with flexible and hybrid working available. Occasional travel to other sites, suppliers or partners will be required.**What’s in it for you*** We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:-* Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, 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.* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases**Statements**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 to making workplace adjustments where needed.You may not feel you meet every requirement – and that’s okay. If you feel you meet around 75% of the role, we would love to hear from you. We also welcome candidates bringing transferable skills from other industries.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#LI-hybrid**We are Rolls-Royce SMR**A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.**Our culture**At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.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 can thrive.**What we offer**At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible
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