Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Submarines

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join their team. This full-time, hybrid position based in Derby involves leading engineering packages related to chemical processes. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in nuclear or similar facilities. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in diverse teams are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the design, construction and operation of nuclear and/or conventional facilities.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licensing Conditions and related assessments is advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer or progress towards Chartered/Incorporated status.

Responsibilities

• Act as 'Intelligent Customer' for chemical engineering aspects of design.
• Lead the development of requirements for chemical engineering packages.
• Provide assurance that requirements are incorporated into design.

Skills

Chemical/Process Engineering degree

Experience in design of facilities

Knowledge of Process Safety tools

Education

Chemical/Process Engineering degree or similar

Job description

Overview

Senior Chemical Process Engineer – Full-Time / Hybrid – Derby, Raynesway

We are looking for capable, experienced and proactive individuals to join our growing team and be responsible for leading chemical process engineering packages. These are high-impact roles, ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on technical complexity, process rigour and innovation with purpose. This is an opportunity to use your deep experience in chemical engineering to play a part in the regeneration of the Raynesway Nuclear Licenced Site. This major infrastructure programme is replacing the current facilities with modern state of the art manufacturing capability. You will be working across multiple projects and lifecycle stages to ensure that the areas under your responsibility meet both engineering and project requirements. You will interact with various stakeholders internal and external to the business and will be supported by a community of around 3,000 engineers in the Submarines business with training and development to build your skills and thrive in-role. The role will be based in Derby with hybrid working opportunities. Although experience with nuclear facilities is advantageous, we invite applications from those redeploying existing capabilities in a new area. The most important attribute is the right approach: you should be able to work with and influence engineers from other disciplines so that chemical engineering remains an integral part of the overall engineering solution.

What you will be doing

• Act as 'Intelligent Customer' for chemical engineering aspects of design and construction, including process design; P&IDs; mass and energy balances; hazard studies; sizing, pressure and flow calculations.
• Ensure that principles of inherent safety, hierarchy of controls and simplification are embedded into the design.
• Lead the development of requirements and design options for chemical engineering packages.
• Provide assurance that requirements are incorporated into design and construction. Ensure chemical engineering is carried out in accordance with required engineering and project processes.
• Review and acceptance of chemical engineering documentation and drawings produced by the external supply chain. Provide input to the production of engineering processes, plans and strategies.
• Production of applicable aspects of safety and environmental documentation.
• Implement engineering controls on chemical process engineering work carried out internally and in the external supply chain. Ensure chemical process systems are adequately commissioned and decommissioned.
• Support the Engineering Manager in ensuring Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) both internally and in the external supply chain perform chemical engineering work. Provide technical authority, mentorship and review input for junior engineers and cross-functional design teams.

Who we’re looking for

• Chemical/Process Engineering degree or similar relevant discipline; experience and capability will be considered.
• Experience in the design, construction and operation of nuclear and/or conventional facilities and infrastructure within the UK, ideally including experience of undertaking and assessing design of facilities.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licensing Conditions, Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) is advantageous. Experience on COMAH or similar high hazard sites.
• Knowledge of Process Safety tools and techniques; understanding of modern control principles relating to chemical processes; experience and knowledge of nuclear safety case production.
• Familiarity with applicable regulations, codes and standards. Chartered Engineer or affiliate/associate membership of a relevant professional body, working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.

Why Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce is a long-standing global brand at the forefront of innovation. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting and connecting people. We offer an environment of caring and belonging with an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you and supports career growth.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working enables time between office, home or another remote location. It is a locally managed and flexible informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum, attendance at the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons is expected, on average three days per week.

Equality and Security

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that diverse perspectives foster innovation and problem solving. To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, an individual must hold a Security Check clearance; Rolls-Royce will support the application if needed. Due to the nature of work and asset protection, progress is restricted to UK-based or MoD-approved dual nationals.

Job Details

Job Category: Transformation & Operations

Posting Date: 11 Jul 2025

Posting End Date: (Not specified in original text)