Lead Specialist - Structural Integrity

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 63,600 - 83,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits allowance £2,200 per annum

Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee

28 days holiday plus public holidays

BUPA private medical insurance

Life assurance – 6× pensionable pay

£250 home office purchase allowance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking a Structural Integrity Lead within its Engineering function to provide technical leadership and governance of pressure-boundary components across the Rolls-Royce SMR power station. Hybrid role with office bases and travel to Derby, Warrington and Manchester.

You will lead the structural integrity elements of the nuclear safety case, support regulatory submissions, engage with regulators, and collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, quality and NDE

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or related field.
• Active progress toward or attainment of professional registration.
• Significant Structural Integrity experience in nuclear or highly regulated engineering.
• Strong understanding of pressure-boundary components (vessels, piping, valves).
• Knowledge of design, stress analysis, materials, manufacturing, quality, NDE.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural integrity elements of the nuclear safety case and regulatory submissions.
• Act as technical authority, providing governance and expert guidance.
• Support delivery of GDA programme and key engineering milestones.
• Define and embed Structural Integrity requirements for pressure boundary components.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, quality, and NDE teams for safe solutions.
• Engage regulators, external partners and suppliers on Structural Integrity matters.
• Mentor engineers to strengthen capability and nuclear safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Professional registration

Structural Integrity

Pressure boundary

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical/Materials Engineering degree

Professional registration track

Job description

Location

Hybrid working with flexibility to be based from any Rolls‑Royce SMR office location. Regular travel to Derby, Warrington and Manchester may be required.

About the Role

Structural Integrity Lead within the Engineering function, responsible for technical leadership and governance of pressure‑boundary components across the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Structural Integrity elements of the nuclear safety case and support key regulatory submissions and assessments.
• Act as the technical authority, providing governance and expert guidance across the business.
• Support delivery of the GDA programme and other critical engineering milestones.
• Define and embed Structural Integrity requirements across pressure boundary components including vessels, piping and valves.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, quality, and NDE teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient engineering solutions.
• Engage with regulators, external partners and suppliers, representing Rolls‑Royce SMR on Structural Integrity matters.
• Mentor engineers and specialists to strengthen capability and promote a positive nuclear safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Active progress toward, or attainment of, professional registration with a recognised engineering institution.
• Significant Structural Integrity experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of pressure‑boundary components, including vessels, piping systems and valves.
• Knowledge of Structural Integrity disciplines such as design, stress analysis, materials, manufacturing, quality and NDE.
• Experience developing, presenting and defending safety cases and engaging with regulatory bodies.
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: £63,600.00 – £83,500.00 DOE, plus performance target bonus up to 12.5%.

• Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum.
• Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• BUPA single cover private medical insurance.
• Life assurance – 6×pensionable pay.
• One‑off payment of £250 for new starters for home office purchases.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices.