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Department: Engineering - Reactor Components & Mechanical Equipment
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 - £52,500
Closing date: 30/08/2025
Role Related
Role Title: Pipework Component Design Engineer
Location: hybrid Manchester, Derby or Warrington
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
Pipework Component Design Engineer.
The Pipework Component Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of high-integrity pipework components and systems for nuclear facilities. This includes leading the design of both nuclear and conventional pipework systems across the Rolls-Royce SMR power station, ensuring full compliance with stringent safety, quality, and regulatory standards. (This is not a Pipestress, Pipe Routing Integration or CAD role, however prior experience in these areas will be beneficial for effective collaboration with the respective teams.)
Key role responsibilities:
- Design pipework components in accordance with nuclear standards such as ASME B31.1, RCC-M, EN 13480, ASME III NB, NCD, PED and relevant ONR (Office for Nuclear Regulation) requirements.
- Balancing complex and often conflicting requirements to deliver integrated technical solutions that meet maturity, programme, and governance expectations.
- Produce design substantiation reports, technical specifications, and design justifications.
- Review detailed drawings, isometrics, and general arrangements in line with applicable design codes.
- Use optioneering and systems engineering techniques to deliver design solutions against product requirements.
Selection criteria:
- Relevant product development experience and capability:
The candidate shall have the ability to apply both practical experience and strong theoretical knowledge to develop robust, safety-critical piping solutions.
- Programme development & delivery
The candidate shall demonstrate strong attention to technical detail, along with the ability to evaluate design maturity in relation to project risks and evolving requirements.
- Programme development & delivery
The candidate shall have the ability to interpret and be required to manage high levels of ambiguity within the programme and work closely with the Pipework Manager to provide control, direction and support.
We are looking for a collaborative team player that is proactive, positive attitude, prepared to support any aspect of the business when required, display an appropriate questioning attitude and excel in periods of uncertainty within a learning culture.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
The role requires the candidate to communicate and build relationships with a large variety of stakeholders across the business and externally.
Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 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
