Role Title Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer
Location hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site: Derby, Manchester, or Warrington
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.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
Reporting to the Manager for Reactor Island Mechanical Handling, the Senior Engineer – Reactor Island Mechanical Handling is accountable for development of fully integrated technical solutions of through-life Reactor Island Mechanical Handling Equipment.
This role, along with other senior engineer roles within the Reactor Island Mechanical Handling team, will be responsible for a development of equipment solutions. This is an evolving picture, and it is vital that the candidate can be a flexible and deal with change. It will be the responsibility of this candidate to develop products through the entire product lifecycle.
The candidate will ideally have experience of mechanical equipment design with a proven track record of delivery of complex safety critical equipment and with an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. There is an expectation that the candidate can flex and evolve within the role, within the business and the team as it develops.
It is essential that the senior engineer can support the capability within the team and deliver against tough demands from across the business.
The successful candidate shall produce engineer solutions and artefacts supported by cross functional integration of all areas of the business required to deliver their scope into the power station delivery model. This includes: demonstrating the validity of the technical solutions developed; the delivery of a robust design and safety justification, supported by detailed mechanical analysis and Design for X assessment; the integration of the solutions into the overall design. This role also plays a significant part in supporting the development of cost and programme through an exciting time within the SMR business development.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills
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