Engineer - Structural Integrity

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; East Midlands, Warrington, Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,600 - 52,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12.5%

Benefits allowance

Pension

Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Home office grant

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd. is seeking an Engineer – Structural Integrity to join the Hybrid team across Derby, Warrington or Manchester. The role focuses on developing rules, requirements, and safety cases for mechanical pressure boundary components with a strong emphasis on nuclear-safety consequences.

You will work with design teams and cross-disciplinary specialists to embed integrity requirements, support regulatory input, and ensure reliable delivery of the SMR programme in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• A degree or HND in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience applying structural integrity principles within complex engineering environments.
• Broad understanding of pressure-retaining components and design codes (ASME, EN, PED/PSSR).
• Ability to construct and present logical, evidence-based safety arguments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structural integrity requirements and technical guidance for mechanical components.
• Apply cross-disciplinary knowledge (design, materials, analysis, manufacturing, inspection) to ensure component reliability.
• Contribute to structural integrity safety case development with technical arguments and supporting evidence.
• Support design teams to interpret and embed integrity requirements into designs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners and the supply chain to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support regulatory engagement activities through high-quality technical input.
• Manage workload to deliver against programme, cost and quality expectations.

Skills

Structural integrity principles

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical communication

Education

Degree/HND in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

## Engineer - Structural IntegrityApplylocations: Derby, UK: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101372Role: **Engineer – Structural Integrity****Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester**Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.**The team**The Component & Structural Integrity Integration team provides technical coordination and governance on the use of codes and standards, ways of working and structural integrity policy and requirements for pressure equipment within the SMR programme. Operating across multiple disciplines including design, manufacturing and safety, the team ensures compliance with nuclear, pressure equipment and international regulatory requirements, supporting both UK delivery and global deployment.**The role**In this context, we are looking for an **Engineer – Structural Integrity** to support our **Lead Engineer – Structural Integrity** within a growing integration team. This role is central to developing the rules, requirements, and safety case that ensure the integrity of mechanical pressure boundary components across the full plant, with a focus on the requirements for our components with the highest nuclear safety consequences. This brings together the cross-functional structural integrity case which includes integrating design, stress, material, fabrication, non-destructive examination and quality. You’ll work closely with design teams, supporting the implementation of requirements and contributing to the structural integrity safety case—playing a key role in ensuring safe, reliable delivery of our SMR programme.**What you’ll be doing**We’ll need you to:* Developing and maintaining structural integrity requirements and technical guidance for mechanical components* Applying cross-disciplinary knowledge (design, materials, analysis, manufacturing, inspection) to ensure component reliability* Contributing to structural integrity safety case development, including technical arguments and supporting evidence* Supporting design teams to interpret and embed integrity requirements into designs* Collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and the supply chain to deliver integrated solutions* Supporting regulatory engagement activities through high-quality technical input* Managing your own workload to deliver against programme, cost, and quality expectations**What we’re looking for**As you can see, this is a pivotal role within our engineering function. You’ll bring a structured, analytical mindset, with the ability to navigate complexity, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly across multidisciplinary teams, as well as:* A degree or HND in a relevant engineering or technical discipline* We’ll ask you about your experience applying structural integrity principles within complex engineering environments* Broad understanding of pressure-retaining components and relevant design codes (e.g. ASME, EN, PED/PSSR)* Ability to construct and present logical, evidence-based safety arguments* Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills**Location**We offer flexible and hybrid working, with this role based at any Rolls-Royce SMR location. Occasional travel will be required to support collaboration.**What’s in it for you*** We anticipate paying a salary of between £44,600 - £52,500 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 purchasesYou’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation with strong growth plans and genuine opportunities to develop your career in a high-impact engineering environment.**Selection process**The closing date for this role is [insert date]. The process will include an initial discussion with Talent Acquisition, followed by interviews with the hiring team.Due to the nature of our industry, applicants will be required to undergo BPSS clearance, a DBS check, and a financial probity check.**Inclusion & accessibility**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 and supportive recruitment practices.We are happy to discuss flexible working and will make workplace adjustments where needed.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying. If you meet around 75% of the requirements, we would still love to hear from you—especially if you bring transferable skills or are considering a career move.**Pay Range:**£42,000.00-**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