Hybrid with regular attendance at Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are delivering a new era of clean, affordable low-carbon energy. By combining proven nuclear technology with advanced manufacturing and digital innovation, we are developing one of the world's most ambitious Small Modular Reactor programmes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a programme that will support energy security and a more sustainable future.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Structural Analysis, you will lead the Major Reactor Island Equipment Structural Analysis team. Working alongside specialists across component design, safety case, materials, process engineering and external partners, you will provide technical leadership, develop capability and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions across the reactor island programme.
This is a strategic technical leadership role combining people leadership, programme delivery and specialist engineering expertise. You will shape and deliver the structural analysis strategy for major reactor island equipment, ensuring analysis activities support design maturity, regulatory compliance and programme objectives while influencing key engineering decisions across the business.
What We’ll Need You to Do
This role offers flexible and hybrid working with regular attendance expected at Derby, Manchester or Warrington. Travel between sites and to partner locations may be required.
The salary band for this role will be between £60,000 – £78,750 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, reflecting the seniority and leadership responsibility of the role.
Pay Range:
£60,000.00
£78,750.00
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.
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
