Senior Wedling Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits allowance

Pension

Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Home office setup

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited in Derby seeks a Senior Welding Engineer/Technician to develop and qualify high-integrity welding techniques for nuclear pipework. You will define strategy, lead qualification activities (pWPS, PQR) and ensure documentation aligns with ASME III/IX.

You will assess robustness, guide design standardisation, and collaborate with regulators and suppliers. The role requires experience in safety-critical environments, multidisciplinary teamwork, and strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• Experience managing welding process qualifications and associated documentation.
• Background in operational welding environments within Nuclear, Power or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Proven ability to plan, manage and deliver technical work packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding techniques for high-integrity nuclear pipework.
• Define and support welding strategy across Rolls-Royce SMR manufacturing and supply chain activities.
• Lead welding process qualification activities, including pWPS, PQR and supporting documentation per ASME III and IX.
• Assess welding process robustness, repeatability and long-term performance.
• Support standardisation of designs to facilitate efficient manufacture.
• Provide expert technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing and commissioning teams.
• Work with regulators, suppliers and external partners.
• Support implementation of welding processes across the SMR programme.

Skills

Welding process qualifications

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

IIW/EWF Welding Engineer/Technologist/Specialist certification

Tools

GTAW orbital welding

Job description

Rolls Royce SMR is on a mission to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. As the leading Small Modular Reactor programme in Europe, we’re building a British solution to a global energy challenge and shaping one of the country’s most significant green export opportunities. The appointment of a Senior Welding Engineer/Technician is a pivotal point in our growth and in developing, implementing and qualifying high-integrity welding solutions for nuclear power plant pipework and components. The role also acts as a technical advisor, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver robust welding strategies at scale!

Responsibilities: Develop and qualify welding techniques for high-integrity nuclear pipework. Define and support welding strategy across Rolls-Royce SMR manufacturing and supply chain activities. Lead welding process qualification activities, including pWPS, PQR and supporting documentation in accordance with ASME III and IX. Assess welding process robustness, repeatability and long-term performance. Support standardisation of designs to facilitate efficient manufacture. Provide expert technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing and commissioning teams. Work closely with regulators, suppliers and external partners. Support implementation of welding processes across the SMR programme.

Requirements: Experience managing welding process qualifications and associated documentation, particularly mechanised orbital GTAW. Background in operational welding environments within Nuclear, Power Generation and/or Oil & Gas sectors. Professional welding qualifications are highly beneficial (e.g. International Institute of Welding (IIW) / European Welding Federation (EWF) Welding Engineer/Technologist/Specialist status or CSWIP Senior/Welding Inspector Experience working with safety-critical products and enhanced quality controls. Proven capability to plan, manage and deliver technical work packages. Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills. Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and external partners.

Location & Ways of Working

This role is based from our Derby Office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity.

In return we offer:

• A salary between £50,640 and £66,500 depending on experience
• 12.5% performance related bonus
• A benefits allowance of £2,200 to build a personalised package
• Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
• Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay £250 one-off home office setup payment

Pay Range: £50,600.00 - £66,465.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll join 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.

We are rolls royce smr a career with rolls royce smr offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls royce smr is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each rolls royce smr power station will generate 470MW of low‑carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its rolls royce smrs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At rolls royce smr you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At rolls royce smr, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls royce smr is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9-5. Whether it’s varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey At rolls royce smr, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, rolls royce smr will provide you with a fulfilling career.