Engineer - Verification & Validation Delivery

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus – performance-linked

Benefits allowance

Pension 12% employer

Holidays 28 days +

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 6× pensionable pay

Home Office Support

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an Engineer for Verification & Validation Delivery to ensure the SMR design meets requirements and performs as intended. You will work with design teams to define evidence, review V&V outputs, and support safety case development.

The role requires experience in verification/validation within engineering environments, and a background in regulated, safety-critical industries. Hybrid working is available from Derby, Manchester or Warrington with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline; equivalent experience.
• Experience in systems engineering, verification or validation activities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define verification activities and required evidence (analysis, test programmes).
• Support development of verification and validation strategies for assigned areas.
• Review and assess verification evidence generated internally and by suppliers.
• Collate and manage evidence to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Support determination of design compliance based on V&V outputs.
• Contribute to safety case development and supporting evidence.
• Produce technical reports and support engagement with regulatory stakeholders.
• Act as an intelligent customer when reviewing external V&V activities.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and assumptions within scope.

Skills

Verification and Validation

Engineering environments

Regulated/safety-critical industries

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Documentation & reporting

Regulatory engagement

Managing uncertainty

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Pay Range

£42,000.00

Role Title

Engineer - Verification & Validation Delivery

About The Role

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

The Verification & Validation (V&V) function is responsible for ensuring that the SMR power station design meets its requirements and performs as intended. Through analysis, testing and evidence generation, the team plays a critical role in demonstrating design compliance and supporting delivery certainty across the programme.

We’ll Need You To

• Support development of verification and validation strategies for assigned areas
• Define verification activities and required evidence (e.g. analysis, test programmes)
• Work with design teams and technical specialists to agree V&V approaches
• Review and assess verification evidence generated internally and by suppliers
• Collate and manage evidence to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
• Support determination of design compliance based on V&V outputs
• Contribute to safety case development and supporting evidence
• Produce technical reports and support engagement with regulatory stakeholders
• Act as an intelligent customer when reviewing external V&V activities
• Identify and manage risks, issues and assumptions within your scope

Key Skills Required

• Experience in verification and validation within engineering environments
• Understanding of product or system compliance processes and requirements
• Experience in analysis, testing, or evidence-based engineering activities
• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical industries such as nuclear, defence, energy or oil & gas
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking mindset
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage uncertainty and adapt to changing requirements
• Awareness of project delivery, risk management and structured engineering processes

Role

• Reactor systems and/or components (e.g. reactor internals, integrated head package, control rod drive mechanisms)
• Equipment Qualification (EQ) on a previous nuclear project, or qualification of components in a safety‑critical environment
• Nuclear auxiliary systems or components (e.g. radioactive liquid/solid/gas processing and storage, HVAC, nuclear sampling and handling)
• Existing civil, structural or mechanical systems, structures or components (Modular structures in steel or concrete, Design for fire, blast, missile or seismic hazards, Performance testing or physical test programmes)

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in systems engineering, verification or validation activities desirable

Location

Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Salary And Package

The salary band for this role will be between £42,000 - £55,150 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, and the role may develop further as the programme grows.

Benefits Include

• Bonus - Performance-linked target opportunity up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays - 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance - 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support - £250 one-off payment for new starters

Selection Process

The closing date for this role is the 9th September. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.

Pay Range

£42,000.00

£55,125.00

Why Join Us?

• 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

• 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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