Structural Integrity Lead – Nuclear Safety & Regulation

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 63,600 - 83,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits allowance £2,200 per annum

Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee

28 days holiday plus public holidays

BUPA private medical insurance

Life assurance – 6× pensionable pay

£250 home office purchase allowance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking a Structural Integrity Lead within its Engineering function to provide technical leadership and governance of pressure-boundary components across the Rolls-Royce SMR power station. Hybrid role with office bases and travel to Derby, Warrington and Manchester.

You will lead the structural integrity elements of the nuclear safety case, support regulatory submissions, engage with regulators, and collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, quality and NDE

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or related field.
• Active progress toward or attainment of professional registration.
• Significant Structural Integrity experience in nuclear or highly regulated engineering.
• Strong understanding of pressure-boundary components (vessels, piping, valves).
• Knowledge of design, stress analysis, materials, manufacturing, quality, NDE.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural integrity elements of the nuclear safety case and regulatory submissions.
• Act as technical authority, providing governance and expert guidance.
• Support delivery of GDA programme and key engineering milestones.
• Define and embed Structural Integrity requirements for pressure boundary components.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, quality, and NDE teams for safe solutions.
• Engage regulators, external partners and suppliers on Structural Integrity matters.
• Mentor engineers to strengthen capability and nuclear safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Professional registration

Structural Integrity

Pressure boundary

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical/Materials Engineering degree

Professional registration track

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking a Structural Integrity Lead within its Engineering function to provide technical leadership and governance of pressure-boundary components across the Rolls-Royce SMR power station. Hybrid role with office bases and travel to Derby, Warrington and Manchester.

You will lead the structural integrity elements of the nuclear safety case, support regulatory submissions, engage with regulators, and collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, quality and NDE