Senior C&I Engineer – Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus – Performance-related target up 

Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee

Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays)

Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is recruiting a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer – ICT to lead the design, integration and verification of secure communications and data networks across the SMR ICT landscape. You will apply systems engineering to deliver safe, resilient ICT solutions in a highly regulated nuclear context.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on design work across telephony, radio, data networks and security architectures, partnering with security, corporate IT and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443 and secure system design principles.
• Experience in designing and integrating ICT for safety-critical or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver ICT system architectures and network solutions for the SMR programme.
• Define system requirements, specs and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with Security, Corporate IT and engineering teams.
• Provide technical oversight and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Support technical reviews and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication systems design

Regulated industries

Voice & telephony

Radio communications

Data networking

LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi

Network security

IEC 62443

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Cisco

Siemens

Mitel

Motorola

Fortinet

Job description

Role Title: Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

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.

The Control & Instrumentation (C&I) team is responsible for delivering safe, secure and technically robust control, protection, communication and monitoring systems across the power station. These systems underpin safe plant operation while ensuring reliable communications and data connectivity across the SMR facility.

About the Role:

As a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Information & Communications Technology (ICT), you will provide technical expertise across the design and development lifecycle of the Communication and Information Systems that support the SMR operational network.

This includes the design and implementation of telephony systems, radio communications, public address and broadcast systems, data networks, wireless infrastructure and supporting ICT systems. You will be responsible for system architecture development, subsystem design, component specification, equipment selection and integration to deliver a fully verified and operational solution.

Working closely with other C&I teams, Security specialists, Corporate IT and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will apply structured systems engineering methodologies to develop secure, reliable and resilient ICT systems that support power station operations.

We’ll Need You To:

• Support the design and development of Communication and Information Systems across the SMR programme
• Develop system architectures, including network architectures and supporting infrastructure
• Deliver telephony, radio, broadcast communication and operational data network solutions
• Define system requirements, specifications and implementation strategies
• Support selection, specification and integration of ICT equipment and technologies
• Ensure systems are secure, resilient and compliant with applicable requirements
• Collaborate with Security, Corporate IT and engineering teams across the organisation
• Develop and maintain standards, reference architectures and supporting documentation
• Provide technical support to programme delivery teams and suppliers
• Manage technical interfaces with stakeholders and delivery partners
• Act as a responsible designer and intelligent customer where appropriate
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers
• Support technical reviews and provide clear recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Key Skills Required:

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience across the design and implementation lifecycle of communication and information systems
• Experience within highly regulated, safety‑critical or security‑sensitive industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace or Critical National Infrastructure
• Strong understanding of voice and telephony systems, including traditional and unified communications platforms
• Experience with radio communication systems and broadcast communication solutions
• Knowledge of operational and enterprise data networking technologies
• Experience with LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN, SDN and data centre networking
• Understanding of network security principles and network‑centric security architectures
• Knowledge of remote access and connectivity technologies
• Experience designing resilient and fault‑tolerant systems
• Understanding of cybersecurity and industrial communication standards, including IEC 62443
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Experience providing technical oversight and acting as an intelligent customer

Experience with the following technologies would be advantageous:

• TETRA, DMR, P25 or LTE/MCX communication systems
• Cisco, Siemens, Mitel, Motorola, Fortinet or similar technology platforms

Qualifications:

• Degree‑qualified in an Engineering or related technical discipline
• Familiarity with IEC 62443 and secure system design principles
• Equivalent knowledge and experience will also be considered

Location:

Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site:

Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Salary and Package:

The salary band for this role will be between £53,700 - £70,500 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases.

Benefits include:

• Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters

Selection Process:

The closing date for this role is 15th November 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.