Principal Mechanical Engineer

Rolls-Royce SMR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm that is revolutionizing the energy sector as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge design projects for a new type of power station, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. You will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for the design and delivery of critical components, while also mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Benefits allowance

Pension contributions

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Home office starter payment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Principal Mechanical Engineer with design and delivery experience.
• Experience in developing technical requirements for systems and structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver SMR containment structural components.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers in project execution.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Design

Project Management

Optioneering Studies

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

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Department: Engineering - CSA Installation & Modular Integration

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £57,600 - £75,600

Closing date: 26/06/2025

Role Related

Role Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following as a primary site: Derby, Warrington, and Manchester

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.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Principal Mechanical Engineer, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.

The role is suited to a degree qualified Principal Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent) who will be responsible for the design and delivery of SMR Containment structural components.

You will work within a core team responsible for the delivery of critical path components with high levels of system and component interfaces. The role will involve developing and understanding technical and through-life requirements of systems, structures, and components (SSCs), performing optioneering studies to determine optimal design, manufacturing, and construction solutions in keeping with the SMR modular build philosophy. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to guide and mentor junior engineers to help them develop their full potential.

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.

Pay And Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £57,600 - £75,600 DOE plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
  
  

Company Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

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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  Mid-Senior level

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