Nuclear Quality Technical Lead – Hybrid

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking a Quality Technical Lead to support the Quality Technical Manager by applying nuclear quality standards across engineering activities. You will ensure nuclear safety requirements and regulatory expectations are embedded in programme delivery and contribute to codes and standards governance.

The role involves developing procedures, auditing readiness, and acting as a technical liaison for quality issues.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in nuclear engineering, quality assurance, or safety‑critical industries.
• Experience applying nuclear or defence codes and standards (e.g., ASME, RCC‑MRx, ISO, ONR TAGs).
• Understanding of nuclear safety principles and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in technical reviews, assurance activities, and documentation assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong understanding of contracts, work packages, and programme scopes.
• Lead development and application of nuclear codes, standards, specs, and quality procedures.
• Be a technical point of contact for quality related matters across projects.
• Conduct audits, assurance assessments, and verification/validation activities.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Quality assurance

Safety-critical

Job description

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking a Quality Technical Lead to support the Quality Technical Manager by applying nuclear quality standards across engineering activities. You will ensure nuclear safety requirements and regulatory expectations are embedded in programme delivery and contribute to codes and standards governance.

The role involves developing procedures, auditing readiness, and acting as a technical liaison for quality issues.