Lead Engineer - Battery Systems

Role Title: Lead Engineer – Battery 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 Engineering team at Rolls‑Royce SMR is responsible for designing and delivering electrical systems that underpin safe, resilient and reliable power station operation. Battery and UPS systems are essential components within this architecture, supporting both safety‑classified and non‑classified functions across the plant.

About The Role

As a Lead Engineer for Battery Systems, you will provide technical expertise across the lifecycle of Battery and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) systems for the SMR nuclear power plant. This covers delivery of the complete design — spanning system architecture, sub‑system design, equipment specification and system selection — to realise the final verified design of the power station. You will achieve this by working closely with engineering teams from across the power station and applying a structured, systems‑engineering approach to design.

You will translate high‑level requirements into battery and UPS system specifications, ensure compliance with international standards (including IEC 63046, IEC 61225 and SSG‑34), and lead verification and validation planning. The role includes responsibility for supporting the safety case, acting as an intelligent customer when managing contract partners, and providing electrical technical leadership within the team. You may also coach and mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to procurement, operational and maintenance considerations.

We’ll Need You To

Coach, mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers in the electrical capability

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 lifecycle of battery or UPS systems in a highly regulated industry; nuclear experience desirable but not essential
• Deep knowledge and significant experience in battery and UPS system design, including specification, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Expertise in one or more relevant sub‑disciplines: battery systems, UPS systems, protection systems, earthing systems and electrical distribution systems
• Good understanding of designing systems to be functionally resilient to faults (redundancy, diversity etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in applying relevant standards such as IEC 63046 and IEC 61225, and understanding related regulatory frameworks
• Experience applying systems engineering methodologies, including MBSE, to electrical systems
• Strong communication skills, able to interpret and present complex technical information clearly, including to regulators

Ability to act as an intelligent customer and provide technical oversight of supply chain partners

Degree‑qualified in electrical engineering, electronics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

We welcome applicants at different levels of experience and from across regulated sectors.

Location:

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

Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary And Package

The salary band for this 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, there is the potential for you to develop the role 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, innovation and continuous learning.

Selection Process

The closing date for this role is 30th March 2026. The process will then consist of an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews 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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