Senior Engineer, Codes & ASME Section III (Nuclear)

Rolls - Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Benefits allowance

Holidays and pension

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce SMR is hiring a Senior Engineer – Component Codes & Standards to govern the use of engineering codes and standards across the SMR components and equipment.

You will report to the Senior Manager for Component & Structural Integrity Integration and ensure compliance with UK and international requirements while supporting broader regulatory interfaces. Hybrid working is available with on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• An understanding of mechanical and pressure boundary codes, standards and related legislation.
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, and its cross-functional impacts.
• Experience communicating compliance positions to diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to plan, manage and prioritise work while influencing others without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and evolve policies and guidance for selecting and applying component codes and standards.
• Provide clarity on UK pressure equipment legislation (PE(S)R, PSSR) and how compliance is demonstrated through codes and standards.
• Support application of codes across international markets and regulatory regimes for export deployment.
• Set and support strategic direction of the ASME BPVC Section III programme.
• Provide technical advice on structure and application of ASME BPVC Section III requirements.
• Oversee cross-functional roles and interfaces required by the Code.
• Work with design, manufacturing, quality and structural integrity teams to resolve issues.
• Guide interfaces with manufacturing standards and the structural integrity case.

Skills

Degree in engineering

Codes & standards understanding

ASME BPVC Section III knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Planning & prioritising work

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in engineering

Job description

Rolls‑Royce SMR is hiring a Senior Engineer – Component Codes & Standards to govern the use of engineering codes and standards across the SMR components and equipment.

You will report to the Senior Manager for Component & Structural Integrity Integration and ensure compliance with UK and international requirements while supporting broader regulatory interfaces. Hybrid working is available with on-site collaboration.