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Department: Engineering - CSA Installation & Modular Integration
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £57,600 - £75,600
Closing date: 24/07/2025
Role Related
Role Title: Lead Seismic Engineer (Civil Engineering)
Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: 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 Lead Seismic Engineer, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
To lead the seismic analysis and design of the RR SMR plant, providing technical leadership and guidance across civil engineering and wider project within this high-integrity industry.
This role involves the application of advanced seismic methodologies to ensure the structural integrity and compliance of critical civil infrastructure.
Daily activities include performing and reviewing complex finite element analyses (FEA), developing seismic analysis & design strategies, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to cross-functional project teams.
They will interface with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external partners to ensure that seismic considerations are integrated into all phases of analysis, design and construction. A key differentiator of this role is its influence on strategic capability development and its contribution to safety-critical engineering solutions.
Short-Term (0–6 months):
- Demonstrate proficiency in company-specific tools and processes.
- Deliver/review and validate seismic analyses, designs and reports for major structures.
- Establish working relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Medium-Term (6–18 months):
- Lead seismic analysis & design workstreams for multi-disciplinary projects.
- Develop and implement a standardised seismic analysis & design cross-discipline workflow.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal cross-discipline training sessions.
Long-Term (18+ months):
- Drive innovation in seismic modelling techniques and tools.
- Represent the company in external technical forums or standards committees.
- Deliver measurable cost savings or risk reductions through improved seismic analysis & design practices
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 of between £57,600 - £75,600 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
Company Related
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
