Senior V&V Engineer - Civil Structures Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus - 12.5% performance target

Benefits Allowance £2,200 p.a.

Pension - 12% employer / 6% employee

Holidays 28 days + 4 days buy/sell

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

Home Office Support - £250

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer to lead verification strategy for civil/structural/mechanical systems at a hybrid Derby, Manchester or Warrington site. You will collaborate with design leads, perform rigorous analyses and tests, and mentor junior engineers to deliver a compliant, delivery‑oriented safety case.

This role offers a challenging, safety‑critical environment in a rapidly scaling nuclear project with a competitive package, flexible working, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading verification and validation for civil/structural/mechanical systems
• Ability to develop verification strategies and plan evidence collection
• Strong analytical and technical review capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation work packages for complex structures, systems or components
• Develop and execute verification strategies aligned to regulatory expectations
• Assess evidence and determine compliance with design requirements
• Provide mentorship and high‑quality technical reviews across the V&V team
• Collaborate with engineering and project functions to resolve issues and ensure quality outcomes

Skills

V&V leadership

Civil/Structural experience

Mechanical systems

Analytical methods

Regulatory understanding

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer to lead verification strategy for civil/structural/mechanical systems at a hybrid Derby, Manchester or Warrington site. You will collaborate with design leads, perform rigorous analyses and tests, and mentor junior engineers to deliver a compliant, delivery‑oriented safety case.

This role offers a challenging, safety‑critical environment in a rapidly scaling nuclear project with a competitive package, flexible working, and