Role Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Systems
Locations: Hybrid working; primary site in Derby, Manchester, or Warrington.
Salary: £48,000 – £63,000 DOE
We are Rolls‑Royce SMR, pioneering innovations in small modular reactors. This is a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity. The electrical engineering team delivers complete design of electrical systems, from architecture to component specification, ensuring safe and reliable plant.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical expertise across the electrical systems lifecycle for the SMR nuclear power plant.
* Lead design of electrical systems, including architecture, sub‑system design, and equipment specification.
* Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and apply structured systems engineering approaches.
Key Criteria
* Previous experience within the nuclear industry desirable.
* Proven record in regulated industries (Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Oil & Gas, etc.).
Qualifications Requirement
* Degree in electrical engineering or related subject.
* Experience-based candidates without a degree may also be considered.
* Transferable skills from other sectors encouraged.
Salary And Package
* Salary £48,000 – £63,000 DOE.
* Performance‑related bonus target 12.5 %.
* Benefits allowance £2,200 per annum.
* Pension: 12 % employer, 6 % employee contributions.
* 28 days holiday (+ public holidays); option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
* Private medical insurance (BUPA).
* Life assurance 6 × pensionable pay.
* £250 one‑off payment for home‑office purchases.
Benefits
* Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
* Career growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling business.
* Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices.
Application Process
* 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.
If you meet 75 % of the requirements, we would love to hear from you.
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