Senior Engineer – Auxiliary & Waste Block Lead

Rolls - Royce SMR

East Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 51,000 - 67,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 12.5%

Benefits Allowance £2,200 p.a.

Pension 12% employer / 6% employee

Holidays 28 days + public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 6× pensionable pay

Home Office Support £250

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce SMR invites applications for a Senior Engineer – Auxiliary & Waste Block Lead. Hybrid working with Derby, Warrington or Manchester as the primary site.

You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team to deliver the block design across layout and installation, and provide technical leadership through the gated lifecycle. You will review designs, manage risks, and collaborate with Civil, Architectural, Mechanical Handling, Systems, Components, Human Factors, E3S, Construction and Supply

Qualifications

Experience delivering layout and installation design programmes.
Experience developing design solutions from concept through to detailed design.
Strong understanding of Design for X (DfX) and engineering decision‑making.
Experience applying systems engineering principles.
Experience leading engineering work packages or multidisciplinary teams.
Strong technical communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience providing technical coaching and reviews.
Knowledge of contamination control and nuclear waste management.
Experience in nuclear mechanical systems design is advantageous.
Experience in modularisation or mechanical process design from other industries encouraged.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of the Auxiliary & Waste Block scope across the SMR programme.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated layout and installation solutions.
Develop design definitions in line with the gated engineering lifecycle.
Lead technical reviews, definition reviews and design maturity activities.
Resolve complex technical challenges and integration issues.
Support development of block delivery strategies with key stakeholders.
Develop and maintain plans to deliver scope to cost, schedule and quality targets.
Manage technical risks, assumptions, issues and lessons learned.
Provide technical checking and governance where appropriate.
Coach and support engineers across the wider team.
Drive collaboration across engineering disciplines to achieve programme objectives.

Skills

Layout & installation design

Concept to detail design

DfX design principles

Systems engineering

Leading work packages

Technical communication

Stakeholder engagement

Technical coaching

Contamination control

Nuclear mechanical design

Modularisation

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer desirable

Tools

None specified

Job description

Role Title: Senior Engineer – Auxiliary & Waste Block Lead

Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or 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.

The Reactor Island Integration team is responsible for the development and integration of major plant areas across the SMR power station. The Auxiliary & Waste Block contains a range of important systems, equipment and facilities that support plant operations, waste management and long‑term maintainability.

About the Role:

As a Senior Engineer – Auxiliary & Waste Block Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver the Auxiliary & Waste Block design scope.

You will provide technical leadership across layout and installation design activities, working closely with stakeholders from Civil, Architectural, Mechanical Handling, Systems, Components, Human Factors, E3S, Construction and Supply Chain teams to develop an optimised and integrated solution.

This is a key integration role, requiring strong technical judgement, stakeholder management and leadership capability to ensure successful delivery of a complex engineering scope through the gated design lifecycle.

We’ll Need You To:

Lead the delivery of the Auxiliary & Waste Block scope across the SMR programme
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated layout and installation solutions
Develop design definitions in line with the gated engineering lifecycle
Lead technical reviews, definition reviews and design maturity activities
Resolve complex technical challenges and integration issues
Support development of block delivery strategies alongside key engineering stakeholders
Develop and maintain plans to deliver scope to cost, schedule and quality targets
Manage technical risks, assumptions, issues and lessons learned
Provide technical checking, governance and approval where appropriate
Coach and support engineers across the wider team
Drive collaboration across engineering disciplines to achieve programme objectives

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:

Proven experience delivering layout and installation design programmes
Experience developing design solutions from concept through to detailed design definition
Strong understanding of Design for X (DfX), trade studies and engineering decision‑making
Experience applying systems engineering principles, including:
Experience leading engineering work packages or multidisciplinary teams
Strong technical communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience providing technical coaching, supervision and review
Strong understanding of contamination control and nuclear waste management
Experience in nuclear mechanical systems design is advantageous
Candidates with experience in modularisation and mechanical process system design from other industries are also encouraged to apply

Qualifications:

Degree‑qualified in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
Experience leading engineering teams or major engineering work packages
Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership) desirable

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 £50,650 – £66,500 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and the role may develop further over time.

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 4 days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters

Selection Process

The closing date for this role is to be confirmed.

The selection process is expected to consist of:

Introductory discussion with the Talent Acquisition team.

Technical interview stage.

Competency-based interview stage.

Due to the regulatory requirements of the nuclear sector, successful candidates will be required to complete:

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
A financial probity check.

Please note this role is subject to Export Control restrictions and additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are happy to discuss flexible working. We will also make workplace adjustments for disabled employees if these are needed to help them perform at their best in the role, and we are happy to discuss this once a job offer has been made.

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 and experiences who can bring fresh perspectives to our growing business.

Pay Range:

£50,600.00

£66,465.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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 see i t bu st

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

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