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Department: Engineering - Nuclear Engineering & E3S Analysis
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £68,000 - £89,000
Closing date: 17/07/2025
Role Related
Role Title: Power Station Operations Expert
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 Power Station Operations Expert, to be involved in iindustry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
The Power Station Operations Expert will use their knowledge and experience of Power Station Operations to develop, implement and share requirements and guidance with the aim of ensuring the RR SMR aims of high availability and low cost are achievable. They will attend and inform design and decision reviews of components, systems and layouts to ensure the RR SMR design implements features to support through-life operation and maintenance, including into the decommissioning phase of the lifecycle. They will identify and document design decisions which need to be made to ensure the RR SMR design supports efficient and safe operation.
The Power Station Operations Expert will need to integrate successfully with other design teams, be able to extract pertinent information about complex systems and processes, and appropriately resolve conflicts between requirements.
The Power Station Operations Expert will represent Rolls-Royce SMR during external interactions as required including interactions with potential customers, regulators and industry bodies.
Specific activities will include the development of:
- Staffing models. Identifying the skill types, roles and numbers of staff required for successful through-life operation, helping to inform the requirements of the power station e.g., layout and sizing.
- Operating conditions and limits. Informing the development of Operating Limits and Conditions for normal and faulted operation, informing the system and controls and instrumentation design development.
- Operating principles and philosophies. Utilising experience and knowledge of Power Station Operation to inform and define how the power station operates through all operating modes (power and shutdown) and states (normal, abnormal, faulted, emergency).
- Through-Life Cost model. Generating and obtaining data to develop a through-life cost model, considering the cost of, for example, staffing, spare parts, maintenance.
- Design for Decommissioning and Operations requirements. Using own knowledge and experience and wider industry operational experience to develop requirements to inform the design in the areas of operations and decommissioning.
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 £68,000 - £89,000 DOE plus:-
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 17%
- Benefits Allowance – £5,000 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
