Safety Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking safety engineers in Derby to join their expanding nuclear safety team. This full-time role offers opportunities for both new graduates and experienced professionals. Candidates will work on innovative nuclear solutions for submarines and other applications, contributing to safety and reliability in critical power systems. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive culture for continuous learning and career growth.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Pension

Bonus

Employee support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety engineering or related fields.
• Open to new graduates and seasoned specialists.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to nuclear safety engineering for submarines.
• Develop future nuclear applications and solutions.

Skills

probabilistic safety assessment

nuclear safety case

human factors

safety & reliability

safety coherency

containment and consequence

criticality

Education

degree in engineering

degree in scientific discipline

Job description

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Client:

Rolls Royce

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Safety Engineering Opportunities in Derby, Full Time, On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for specialists with nuclear safety engineering experience or those interested in training in this area to contribute to powering submarines today and developing future solutions. Our team of over 100 nuclear safety professionals is expected to double in the next 4-5 years as we expand into new nuclear applications such as space, Micro Reactors, nuclear propulsion for the Australian Navy, and collaborations with the MoD on nuclear defense solutions.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a globally recognized brand known for over a century of innovation. We design, build, and service critical power systems prioritizing safety and reliability. We are a leader in nuclear propulsion for the Royal Navy's submarines and the sole provider and technical authority in this domain. We offer various safety career opportunities within our submarines business.

What we offer:

• Excellent development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension, bonus, employee support, and discounts
• An inclusive, digital-first culture supporting continuous learning and career growth

Who we are looking for:

We value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. We seek safety engineers at various experience levels, from new graduates eager to learn to seasoned specialists capable of leadership. Relevant capabilities include probabilistic safety assessment, nuclear safety case, human factors, safety & reliability, safety coherency, containment and consequence, and criticality. Experience from industries such as civil nuclear, oil & gas, chemical processing, or rail is also valued. A degree in engineering or scientific discipline is preferred.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that varied perspectives drive innovation. To work in our submarines division, applicants must hold a UK Security Check clearance, which we will support if needed. Only UK nationals or MoD-approved dual nationals can apply due to security requirements.

Job category: Engineering for Services

Posting date: 13 May 2025

Posting end date: To be determined