Nuclear Watch Keeper(Commodities Technical Lead) - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Nuclear Watch Keeper(Commodities Technical Lead) to join their team in Derby. You will be responsible for managing Naval Stores, authorising material issues, and liaising with technical teams. The ideal candidate holds a Category A or B Nuclear Watchkeeper qualification and has a degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or electrical design. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities, with an emphasis on collaboration and support for individual needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits

Employee support assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical and Electrical system engineering in fault finding and rectification.
• Systems level Verification and Validation experience.
• Knowledge of onboard Mechanical and Electrical system engineering documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review demands on Naval Stores to assess reasonability and authorising material issues.
• Liaising with MoD Technical and Commodities teams.
• Reviewing technical defects on equipment with demands for material.
• Confirming requirements and advising operational problem resolutions.
• Updating technical documentation as required.
• Advising on future equipment purchases.
• Supporting Engineering team with defect investigations.
• Working with future NSRP generations Project & Design teams.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical system engineering

Fault finding and rectification

Systems level Verification and Validation

Education

Royal Navy Category A or B Nuclear Watchkeeper

Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical/electrical design

Job description

Job Description

Nuclear Watch Keeper(Commodities Technical Lead) - Submarines

Full Time

Derby

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cat A or Cat B Nuclear Watch Keeper to Rolls-Royce Submarines Commodities team in the Services Delivery Business Unit, as we look to deliver sparable material into Naval Stores to support the Royal Navy Submarine Flotilla.

Rolls-Royce is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority for the NSRP (Nuclear Steam Raising Plant).

The Commodities team are responsible for delivering the in-service support equipment for current (PWR2) and next generation (PWR3) of Rolls‑Royce NSRP. The Technical Lead opportunity puts you at the heart of the action, working with Design Engineers, Procurement teams, Naval bases, Stores and MoD to ensure delivery of Rolls‑Royce supplied NSRP equipment to the end customer, the Royal Navy.

You will be utilising your previous knowledge & experience to support capacity planning and the development of long‑term strategic goals for the department, and you will act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Rolls‑Royce supplied NSN controlled equipment. In conjunction with the department leadership team and external partners, you will also develop, implement, document, and maintain policies, procedures and guidance for the commodities team, to enable Rolls‑Royce to provide the best possible service to the Royal Navy Submarine Flotilla.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing demands on Naval Stores to assess reasonability and authorising the issue of material to support the Flotilla.
• Liaising with MoD Technical and Commodities teams on in‑service NSN equipment issues
• Reviewing technical defects on equipment that have resulted in demands for material to Naval Stores.
• Confirming requirements, identifying, and authorising correct material to be issued and advising actions to resolve operational problems on platforms
• Updating technical documentation in accordance with design changes when required.
• Advising Commodities team and Purchasing on future equipment purchases based
• Supporting Engineering team with defect investigations
• Working with future NSRP generations Project & Design teams, to identify what equipment needs to be spared

Position Qualifications:

• Royal Navy Category A or B Nuclear Watchkeeper/ or Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical/electrical design
• Experience in Mechanical and Electrical system engineering in fault finding and rectification.
• Systems level Verification and Validation experience.
• Knowledge of the onboard Mechanical and Electrical system engineering documentation and procedures.

Formore than 60 years Rolls‑Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.

To work for Rolls‑Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Engineering for Services

Posting Date 05 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date 19 Jan 2026