Location: Flexible / Hybrid (Warrington, Derby or Manchester)
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are delivering a new generation of low-carbon nuclear power that will provide secure, affordable energy for decades to come. Joining us means becoming part of one of the world’s most exciting engineering programmes, helping to develop technology that will play a significant role in the global transition to clean energy.
The Fuel Handling Systems team is responsible for developing the systems that safely move, store and manage nuclear fuel throughout the reactor lifecycle. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will partner with specialists across systems, safety, licensing, operations and the supply chain to deliver critical programme milestones.
This is a key technical leadership opportunity within our Engineering function. You will lead the delivery of a defined Fuel Handling Systems design area, ensuring solutions are technically robust, compliant and aligned with programme objectives. Alongside providing technical direction, you will manage engineers, coordinate suppliers and engage with stakeholders across the business to support design maturity and delivery.
What We'll Need You to Do
Own delivery of your assigned scope, ensuring programme milestones, quality standards, budgets and resource plans are achieved.
Manage technical interfaces, requirements and stakeholder relationships across engineering, safety, licensing and operations functions.
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 with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and the role may develop further as the programme grows.
Pay Range:
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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
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