Develops factory‑built small modular nuclear reactors delivering low‑carbon, affordable energy at scale
Lead and manage piping design for reactor island in nuclear SMR projects.
8 days ago ago
£68,000 - £90,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Industrial
Transportation
Manufacturing
Digital Innovation
Modular Construction
Power Generation
Role
Description
piping layout
pipe stress
design authority
program management
safety cases
cost estimation
Manage the team to deliver and provide assurance of the full scope of the piping layout design across Reactor Island. This includes pipe routing (including modularisation design), pipe stress analysis and piping system functional performance.
Lead development of the team to act as intelligent customer and the design authority including people, processes and tools are in place.
Own the delivery programme for their accountable scope of supply and contribute to the creation and management of suitable design milestone schedules and budgets.
The role will lead a large team and large budget, both of which will grow significantly in later phases of the programme. This will require substantial leadership skills and expertise to lead people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and skills, maintaining, and sustaining a SQEP resource pool to lead the project from concept to operation of the first SMRs and beyond. This role will demand leadership of people across multiple locations within the UK, and potentially globally.
Own the design configuration of piping layout within area of accountability, integrated with the wider programme.
Identifies applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems.
Deliver and own engineering substantiation and safety cases for agreed scope.
Ensure SQEP within the workforce by developing robust training plans for members of the team and ensuring succession planning for the team.
Guides others in resolving complex issues in their own specialised area and solves complex problems with implications on cross-functional business processes.
Technically lead and drive their specified elements of the integrated development programme in line with the programme's policies and processes and provide technical leadership and governance for piping layout development in line with delegated authority.
Develop design and product cost estimates, manage the wider technical attributes for their scope and contribute to the associated Installations opportunity and risk registers.
Requirements
autoplant
asme iii
bpss
dbs
project management
leadership
Knowledge of cross functional business collaboration needed to deliver integrated design solutions is important to coach and lead the team and ensure the design and development supports the delivery demand of the Reactor Island layout. This is especially applicable to stress analysis, process engineering and external project partners, allowing the candidate to work with, influence and direct other parts of the business to achieve successful design development and delivery of the piping layout.
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Demonstrate self-drive and motivation, and seeking to motivate others, to deliver maturity in the piping layout development aligned to the demands of the programme.
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Experience of managing and piping layout design solutions within the nuclear industry (or similar) and/or large EPC infrastructure projects, ensuring design integrity and compliance.
An exceptional team player that is prepared to support any aspect of the business when required. Display an appropriate questioning attitude and excel in periods of uncertainty within a learning culture. Is willing to work in an ever changing and ambiguous environment and flex and bend to the evolving needs of the business, sustaining exceptional leadership behaviours.
Serves as an adviser and applies knowledge of strategies that can be used within own function and discipline.
Experience of leading large engineering teams and programmes to deliver complex, high integrity designs in complex business environments.
The candidate shall demonstrable high levels of skill in project management in an engineering context will be required to understand the performance of the team, to lead the implementation of work into the higher-level reporting and generate narrative to explain the formal position of the team on a regular basis.
Experience of piping specific design codes & standards, preferable ASME III.
Familiarity with piping layout design tools such a AutoPlant 3D.
As this is a key strategic leadership role within the Installations team, the ability to work with people, build teams, create a supporting working environment, and communicate up and down the business hierarchy is a key competence that the candidate should be able to demonstrate.
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Benefits
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
Bonus - Short Term Incentive - Performance Based- target opportunity 17%
£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
We anticipate paying a salary between £68,000 - £90,000 Dependant on Experience
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Benefits Allowance - £5,000, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance
disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
basic financial probity check
Company
Overview
470 MWe
Nuclear Reactor Capacity
Output capacity of the pressurized water reactors designed by the company.
90% factory-built
Manufacturing Efficiency
Modules are almost entirely constructed in factories, reducing on-site complexity.
June 2025
Regulatory Milestone
The company successfully passed early regulatory milestones and won the UK government’s SMR competition.
1 million homes
Energy Supply
Each reactor is capable of powering a million homes for 60 years.
A team of 15 engineers at Rolls‑Royce began designing a compact, scalable nuclear solution in 2016.
Blends decades of naval reactor experience with advanced manufacturing.
Modules are nearly 90% factory‑built across 1,500 parts, then shipped and assembled on site—cutting costs, time and complexity.
The company uses a boron-free primary circuit, eliminating toxic boric acid and reducing water use and waste.
Backed by strategic investors and partners like ČEZ and Siemens Energy to support global rollout.
Positions itself as a repeatable, investable product offering dependable 'always-on' clean energy to grids and industries.
Culture + Values
Innovative and forward-thinking.
Focused on safety, quality, and integrity.
Committed to delivering customer success.
Collaboration and teamwork across functions and regions.
A culture of continuous learning and development.
Driving a performance culture with a focus on results.
Empowering employees to make decisions and take responsibility.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero by the year 2050, aligning with global sustainability targets.
Focus on reducing carbon emissions through advanced nuclear technology.
Development of compact, small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide cleaner, low-carbon energy.
Sustainability goals to align with international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement.
Supporting the UK government’s energy transition strategy with clean, reliable energy solutions.
Inclusion & Diversity
Striving for greater gender balance in the workforce.
Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Empowering diverse talent to contribute at all levels of the organization.