Mechanical Engineer

Role Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

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 Mechanical Engineer, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design of the SMR containment structural components, and related systems engineering ownership as part of the Containment Vessel Structure team. You will work within a core team responsible for the delivery of critical path components with significant number of system and component interfaces. System engineering responsibilities covering the following activities: develop the maturity of the Containment System using a Systems Engineering approach. In line with business governance processes, the candidate will drive the maturity of the design by managing requirements, design data, and system modelling within IBM DOORS. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring the requirement set and systems engineering capability is developed to a detailed design standard as the overall design progresses through the next design gate. Supporting documentation and drawings such as P&IDs, System Design Descriptions and HAZOPs will be updated as the design matures and so the candidate will be expected to make updates to the Containment System supporting documentation. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders across the business, to ensure clarity and visibility between departments. 

The role will involve developing and understanding technical and through-life requirements of systems, structures, and components (SSCs), performing optioneering studies to determine optimal design, manufacturing, and construction solutions in keeping with the SMR modular build philosophy as required by the business. System engineering functions are expected to be circa 25% of the weekly role expectations. 

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