Business Specialist - Aerothermal
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Salary
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£46,100
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (89% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and ROLLS-ROYCE PLC is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, ROLLS-ROYCE PLC assigned 16 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2129 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Description
Business Specialist – Aerothermal
Full Time
Bristol
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary:
Recognised as an authoritative source of technical expertise and advice within a business area and as a functional expert by senior management across the business.
May be a specialist with depth and/or breadth of knowledge in their own discipline or field, or may be a specialist in Rolls-Royce’s products and solutions and how they are differentiated from the competition.
Generates business benefits through the application of specialist technical knowledge beyond their immediate area of expertise, for example within a project or the wider industry.
Represents a critical source of added value in their business, identifying opportunities to apply new capabilities and technologies in novel ways to current problems. Advances knowledge in their capability area in innovative ways.
What you will be doing:
Within their area of accountability:
- Strategy: Supports the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader.
- Project Definition: Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support.
- Capability Development: Leads the development and application of new capabilities; leads capability development projects.
Who we’re looking for:
- Professionally qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or other national equivalent, higher degree preferred).
- UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or other national equivalent relevant to specialist subject area.
- Member of a relevant professional body/institute, typically working towards Fellow status (or equivalent).
- A deep understanding of specialist subject and proven ability to influence key decisions
- Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements.
- Demonstratable experience applying and validating fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles and in a gas turbine or comparable industry.
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group
- Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Mechanical SystemsPosting Date
09 Oct 2026; 00:10Posting End Date
30 Oct 2026This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ROLLS-ROYCE PLC, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2129) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~167k in sample- Middle half £37,856–59,488
- Median £46,280
- Going rate £46,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ROLLS-ROYCE PLC holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, ROLLS-ROYCE PLC assigned 16 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2129 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.