Senior Engineer – Fuel Assemblies & Control Rods
Added 28 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and Rolls-Royce SMR is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, The role coordinates activities across teams and manages technical risks like a project engineer.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Location: Hybrid with attendance at any Rolls-Royce SMR location, including Warrington, Derby or Manchester as required
Our Mission
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we're delivering a new generation of nuclear power that will provide affordable, low-carbon electricity for decades to come. By combining proven nuclear technology with innovative design and manufacturing approaches, we're helping to address global energy challenges while creating a cleaner future.
This is an opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and play a key role in delivering one of the UK's most ambitious engineering programmes.
The Team
You'll join our Core Components team within Engineering, where specialists work across the design, development and delivery of critical reactor core equipment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary environment, you'll collaborate with experts across component design, systems engineering, analysis, manufacturing, supply chain and programme delivery.
The team is responsible for ensuring Fuel Assembly and Control Rod solutions achieve the required level of technical maturity whilst supporting key programme milestones and future deployment activities.
The Role
As Senior Engineer - Fuel Assembly & Control Rod, you'll provide technical leadership across the development of integrated core component solutions throughout the product lifecycle. You'll work at the centre of complex engineering challenges, driving design maturity, supporting programme delivery and ensuring robust engineering governance is applied throughout.
This role offers the opportunity to influence product strategy, engage with suppliers and stakeholders on a global scale, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of the Rolls-Royce SMR programme.
What We'll Need You To Do
Our Mission
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we're delivering a new generation of nuclear power that will provide affordable, low-carbon electricity for decades to come. By combining proven nuclear technology with innovative design and manufacturing approaches, we're helping to address global energy challenges while creating a cleaner future.
This is an opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and play a key role in delivering one of the UK's most ambitious engineering programmes.
The Team
You'll join our Core Components team within Engineering, where specialists work across the design, development and delivery of critical reactor core equipment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary environment, you'll collaborate with experts across component design, systems engineering, analysis, manufacturing, supply chain and programme delivery.
The team is responsible for ensuring Fuel Assembly and Control Rod solutions achieve the required level of technical maturity whilst supporting key programme milestones and future deployment activities.
The Role
As Senior Engineer - Fuel Assembly & Control Rod, you'll provide technical leadership across the development of integrated core component solutions throughout the product lifecycle. You'll work at the centre of complex engineering challenges, driving design maturity, supporting programme delivery and ensuring robust engineering governance is applied throughout.
This role offers the opportunity to influence product strategy, engage with suppliers and stakeholders on a global scale, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of the Rolls-Royce SMR programme.
What We'll Need You To Do
- Lead the development and delivery of Fuel Assembly and Control Rod technical solutions, ensuring designs achieve the required level of maturity throughout the product lifecycle.
- Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
- Strong experience in the design, analysis, manufacture or support of nuclear core components, ideally including Fuel Assemblies and Control Rod Assemblies.
- A sound understanding of the product lifecycle, covering concept development, detailed design, verification, manufacture and in-service support.
- Experience delivering complex engineering work within highly regulated environments and integrated programme teams.
- The ability to build effective relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholders while communicating complex information clearly.
- A collaborative, adaptable and proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and influence technical outcomes.
- Chartered Engineer status, or active progress towards professional registration, would be advantageous.
We anticipate paying a salary of between £50,650 - £66,500 plus:-
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
Pay Range
£50,600.00
£66,465.00
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.
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
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Rolls-Royce SMR, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2129 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~167k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £59k
£31kmedian £46kgoing rate £46k£73k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.