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Department
Engineering - Reactor Components & Mechanical Equipment
Location
Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
£40,000 - £52,500
Closing date
14/05/2025
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The Engineer – Structural Integrity

Derby, Warrington - Hybrid

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 Engineer – Structural Integrity will work within the Component and Structural Integrity Integration team to set the rules and ways of working for structural integrity for mechanical components which spans the disciplines of design, stress analysis, materials, non-destructive examination and quality assurance. They will also assist in the implementation of the requirements and guidance with the relevant teams.

Role Key Selection Criteria:

  • Knowledge of the Cross-Functional Structural Integrity Discipline

The candidate should understand the role that the following disciplines play in structural integrity:

  • Design and analysis
  • Materials
  • Non-destructive examination
  • Quality
  • Manufacturing

The candidate is not expected to have detailed technical knowledge of each of those disciplines, but is expected to have a broad understanding of all of them, which may be supplemented by more in-depth knowledge in one or more areas.

  • Understanding of Pressure Vessels and their Design Codes

The candidate should have a broad understanding of pressure vessel design or design of other pressure retaining mechanical components such as valves, pumps or heat exchangers.

The candidate should have an understanding of relevant design codes (e.g. ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code or EN13445, PED/PSSR etc).

  • Ability to Structure and Present Logical Safety Arguments 

The candidate shall be capable of constructing arguments to support safety case claims.  They should be able to decompose logical arguments and convey these through either presentations or written report.  

  • Planning, Coordination and Teamwork

Experience with planning, scheduling, and coordinating your own work. Ability to define a strategy to solving a defined problem, for example identifying potential options and defining a route to select between those options.

Ability to handle projects that have a high level of ambiguity, with ability to move forward despite many unknowns on a complex concurrent project. Supports the creation of an open, trusting, and welcoming work environment.

  • Ability to communicate and build relationships

The role requires the candidate to communicate and build relationships with a large variety of stakeholders across the business and externally and at different levels within the business hierarchy.  The candidate should be capable of leading presentations on complex cross functional topics relevant to the role scope.

 
Pay and benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:- 

·       Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%  

·       Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package   

·       Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. 

·       Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.   

·       Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care   

·       Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay  

·       £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases  

Company related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.

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.

Our Application Process

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

Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check