Chief Design Engineer – Conventional Island
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England, United Kingdom
Posted At
3/26/2025
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Description
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Department: Engineering - Reactor Components & Mechanical Equipment
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £105,000- £125,000
Closing date: 22/05/2025
Role Related
Role Title: Chief Design Engineer (Conventional Island)
Location: Hybrid working with one of the following as a primary location: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
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 the exciting role of Chief Design Engineer, to be involved in Industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
Reporting to the Chief Plant Engineer, the Chief Design Engineer – Conventional Island is accountable for leading the development of the RR SMR power conventional islands, which constitutes Turbine island, Cooling water Island and Balance of Plant design and specification.
This role will be responsible for ensuring the Conventional Island design are matured consistently with all design factors understood and managed. The role will require extensive interfacing and team working around the entire power station design programme, internally and externally, developing the systems, structures and components of the power station with a clear focus on all key attributes.
The role is accountable for leadership of the following key areas: Turbine Island, Cooling water Island and Balance of Plant. This will include all design and interface activities including substantiation of the E3S case.
The role will provide a critical input and support to the supply chain development for partnership and components procurement strategies for the RR SMR programme.
The candidate will be an engineering leader with a strong record of delivery of large complex programmes with extensive supply chain engagement and design integration challenges. The candidate will demonstrate strong power station (or equivalent) knowledge and have extensive experience of leading and integration of large multi-discipline design programmes, with experience of Systems engineering and licensing of nuclear plant.
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.
Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary from £105,000- £125,000 DOE plus:-
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
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.
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
Department: Engineering - Reactor Components & Mechanical Equipment
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £105,000- £125,000
Closing date: 22/05/2025
Role Related
Role Title: Chief Design Engineer (Conventional Island)
Location: Hybrid working with one of the following as a primary location: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
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 the exciting role of Chief Design Engineer, to be involved in Industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
Reporting to the Chief Plant Engineer, the Chief Design Engineer – Conventional Island is accountable for leading the development of the RR SMR power conventional islands, which constitutes Turbine island, Cooling water Island and Balance of Plant design and specification.
This role will be responsible for ensuring the Conventional Island design are matured consistently with all design factors understood and managed. The role will require extensive interfacing and team working around the entire power station design programme, internally and externally, developing the systems, structures and components of the power station with a clear focus on all key attributes.
The role is accountable for leadership of the following key areas: Turbine Island, Cooling water Island and Balance of Plant. This will include all design and interface activities including substantiation of the E3S case.
The role will provide a critical input and support to the supply chain development for partnership and components procurement strategies for the RR SMR programme.
The candidate will be an engineering leader with a strong record of delivery of large complex programmes with extensive supply chain engagement and design integration challenges. The candidate will demonstrate strong power station (or equivalent) knowledge and have extensive experience of leading and integration of large multi-discipline design programmes, with experience of Systems engineering and licensing of nuclear plant.
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.
Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary from £105,000- £125,000 DOE plus:-
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 25%
- Long Term Bonus Opportunity 15% via Shares
- Benefits Allowance – £10,500 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
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
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.
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
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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