Lead Electrical Engineer - Conventional Low Voltage Systems

Role Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Conventional Low Voltage Systems

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.

The Electrical Systems team is responsible for delivering safe, resilient and technically robust electrical infrastructure across the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station. Low‑voltage (LV) systems—including lighting, cabling, earthing and lightning protection—form a critical part of the station’s electrical architecture, supporting both process and non‑process functions. These systems must meet stringent safety, performance and regulatory standards while ensuring consistency and reliability across the plant.

About The Role

As a Lead Electrical Engineer – LV Systems, you will provide technical expertise across the full lifecycle of LV distribution systems for conventional (non‑generator/UPS‑backed) applications. You will lead on system architecture, sub‑system design, equipment specification and component selection to deliver the final verified LV system design for the SMR power station.

You will work closely with engineering teams across the power station to ensure that LV systems are fully integrated, compliant with national and international standards, and developed using a structured systems engineering approach. You will act as a responsible designer and intelligent customer, ensuring technical quality throughout the lifecycle. You will also support strategic planning, risk identification and technical governance while representing the electrical engineering discipline in internal and external forums.

We’ll Need You To

• Provide technical leadership for Conventional LV Electrical Systems
• Develop system architecture, specifications and detailed design documentation
• Assess and substantiate LV designs to ensure they meet functional, performance and safety requirements
• Ensure designs comply with national and international standards
• Support capacity planning and long‑term strategy development for the LV engineering function
• Identify risks within LV system design and support development of mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidelines, tools and training as required
• Represent electrical engineering at working groups, design reviews, supplier discussions and regulatory engagements
• Support cross‑functional engineering teams to drive standardisation and commoditised approaches to system design
• Maintain quality across project technical review gates
• Manage or oversee contract partners delivering LV‑related work packages
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and support their development
  
  

Key Skills Required

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience across the electrical system lifecycle within a regulated industry (nuclear desirable but not essential)

Strong knowledge of LV distribution systems including design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance

Experience across Lighting, Cabling, Earthing and Lightning Protection systems

Knowledge of relevant national and international LV electrical standards

Understanding of systems engineering methodologies, including experience with MBSE tools such as Capella, DOORS or Polarion

Proven ability to lead, mentor or support small engineering teams

Experience acting as an intelligent customer and providing technical oversight of supplier deliverables

Knowledge of common electrical design codes, LV equipment, power distribution components and system interfaces

Strong communication skills, able to present complex technical information clearly

Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, multidisciplinary teams

Degree in electrical engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

We welcome applicants from a wide range of regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail and power generation.

Location:

Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site:

Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Salary And Package

The salary band for this role will be between £63,600–£83,500 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be some flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and, in due course, the role may be developed further.

Benefits Include

• Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
• Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters
  
  

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, and a culture that values diversity, collaboration and continuous learning.

Selection Process

The closing date for this role is 30th March 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.

Why Join Us?

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

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