Lead Engineer – Verification & Validation Capability

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands, Manchester, Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12.5%

Benefits allowance

Pension 12%

Holidays 28 days

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Home office support

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Lead Engineer for Verification & Validation Capability to shape V&V processes across the programme. You will drive design verification and product validation, ensuring technical excellence and digital integration across engineering disciplines.

The role focuses on how to apply V&V effectively, coordinating capability development and training engineers, while aligning with Systems Engineering and change management to support a major UK nuclear programme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration.
• Equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated V&V processes, methods, and guidance.
• Create and maintain efficient digital solutions supporting verification, validation and compliance.
• Translate user stories into practical workflows for capability improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and apply lessons across the V&V function.
• Lead application of emerging technologies including automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

V&V expertise

Capability development

Communication & influence

Systems thinking

Mentoring & leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

IBM DOORS

Siemens Polarion

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Lead Engineer for Verification & Validation Capability to shape V&V processes across the programme. You will drive design verification and product validation, ensuring technical excellence and digital integration across engineering disciplines.

The role focuses on how to apply V&V effectively, coordinating capability development and training engineers, while aligning with Systems Engineering and change management to support a major UK nuclear programme.