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Department: Engineering - Reactor Components & Mechanical Equipment
Location: Derby
Employment type: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £57,600 - £75,600
Closing date: 31/05/2025
Role Related
Role Title: Reactor Internals Product Substantiation Lead
Location: Warrington, Derby or Manchester (flexible hybrid - UK based)
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
Reactor Internals Product Substantiation Lead.
The Reactor Internals Product Substantiation Lead will work within the Nuclear Equipment team to operate as the lead for the various product substantiation activities across the role scope responsible for driving the required maturity of these activities to enable the wider product delivery activities, while also leading the development of the required internal capability within the Nuclear Equipment team.
The Lead will be responsible for developing the strategic direction required for the various aspects in scope of the role, ensuring alignment with the broader product delivery programmes within the Nuclear Equipment team. This will require working with key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure aligned of critical supporting activities (e.g. test programmes).
The role will be responsible for defining the direction for developing the internal capabilities of the Nuclear Equipment team, relating to the various component analyses and verification activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for not just the development and delivery of the role scope, but also the management of cost and programme which will grow as the project and business grows.
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