Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Submarines at Rolls-Royce in Derby, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design review

process design

safety assurance

documentation review

mentorship

commissioning

Production of applicable aspects of safety and environmental documentation.
To support the Engineering Manager in ensuring that Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) both internally and in the external supply chain are performing chemical engineering work.
Review and acceptance of chemical engineering documentation and drawings produced by the external supply chain.
Lead the development of requirements and design options for chemical engineering packages.
Provide assurance that requirements have been appropriately incorporated into design and construction.
Implement engineering controls on chemical process engineering work carried out internally and in the external supply chain.
Provide technical authority, mentorship and review input for junior engineers and cross-functional design teams.
Ensure that chemical engineering within the project is carried out in accordance with required engineering and project processes.
Ensuring that chemical process systems are adequately commissioned and decommissioned.
Act as ‘Intelligent Customer’ for chemical engineering aspects of design and construction. These aspects include process design; P&IDs; mass & energy balances; hazard studies; sizing, pressure and flow calculations.
Ensure that principles of inherent safety, hierarchy of controls and simplification are embedded into the design.
Provide input to the production of engineering processes, plans and strategies.

Requirements

comah

chartered engineer

process safety

nuclear licensing

control principles

chemical engineering

Understanding of modern control principles relating to chemical processes
Experience of working on COMAH or similar high hazard sites.
Experience and knowledge of nuclear safety case production.
Familiarity with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
You will also be a Chartered Engineer or hold an affiliate/associate membership of a relevant professional body and be working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.
Experienced in the design, construction and operation of nuclear and/or conventional facilities and infrastructure within the UK ideally including experience of undertaking and assessing design of facilities.
Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licensing Conditions, Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) is advantageous.
Chemical/Process Engineering degree or similar relevant discipline, although experience and capability will be taken into consideration.
Knowledge of Process Safety tools and techniques

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security check clearance required; rolls‑royce will support the application if not already held.

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Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

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Role

Description

design review

process design

safety assurance

documentation review

mentorship

commissioning

Production of applicable aspects of safety and environmental documentation.
To support the Engineering Manager in ensuring that Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) both internally and in the external supply chain are performing chemical engineering work.
Review and acceptance of chemical engineering documentation and drawings produced by the external supply chain.
Lead the development of requirements and design options for chemical engineering packages.
Provide assurance that requirements have been appropriately incorporated into design and construction.
Implement engineering controls on chemical process engineering work carried out internally and in the external supply chain.
Provide technical authority, mentorship and review input for junior engineers and cross-functional design teams.
Ensure that chemical engineering within the project is carried out in accordance with required engineering and project processes.
Ensuring that chemical process systems are adequately commissioned and decommissioned.
Act as ‘Intelligent Customer’ for chemical engineering aspects of design and construction. These aspects include process design; P&IDs; mass & energy balances; hazard studies; sizing, pressure and flow calculations.
Ensure that principles of inherent safety, hierarchy of controls and simplification are embedded into the design.
Provide input to the production of engineering processes, plans and strategies.

Requirements

comah

chartered engineer

process safety

nuclear licensing

control principles

chemical engineering

Understanding of modern control principles relating to chemical processes
Experience of working on COMAH or similar high hazard sites.
Experience and knowledge of nuclear safety case production.
Familiarity with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
You will also be a Chartered Engineer or hold an affiliate/associate membership of a relevant professional body and be working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.
Experienced in the design, construction and operation of nuclear and/or conventional facilities and infrastructure within the UK ideally including experience of undertaking and assessing design of facilities.
Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licensing Conditions, Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) is advantageous.
Chemical/Process Engineering degree or similar relevant discipline, although experience and capability will be taken into consideration.
Knowledge of Process Safety tools and techniques

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

security check clearance required; rolls‑royce will support the application if not already held.

People also searched

Process Engineer Jobs in Derby United Kingdom

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info