Develops factory‑built small modular nuclear reactors delivering low‑carbon, affordable energy at scale
Lead technical design and governance of major nuclear equipment, managing teams and contracts.
21 days ago ago
£80,000 - £105,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
Requirements
chartered engineer
engineering degree
mechanical design
senior leadership
bpss
dbs
The role requires the ability to influence, motivate and inspire all levels of the business both up and down the organisation and across in all interfacing functions. The role will be key in strategic relationship building so business can be effectively conducted with the department and teams both internally and within the global community. This role is a key position that will be pivotal in engaging the business effectively to achieve the delivery demands for the power station build programme and will play a crucial role in driving business alignment.
Strong and well-rounded understanding of the broader business landscape, with the ability to align engineering strategies and technical decisions with overarching organisational goals. Applies commercial awareness and strategic thinking to influence outcomes beyond the immediate scope of engineering, contributing to sustainable business success.
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Experience of leading large technical teams at a Senior level. Strong leadership is vital to have a big impact and improve the organisations technical direction but also if building and developing a fast-growing business. The candidate will have exceptional communication skills, be comfortable in a senior leadership position, and have experience leading in a complex, uncertain and ambiguous environment, being comfortable with change and leading positively despite the challenges. The candidate will be able to lead across the entire business without organisational control.
Major Reactor Island Equipment – RPV, Closure Assembly, IHP, Pressuriser, SG etc.
Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Nuclear, or related).
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards equivalent professional status.
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Experience of the whole product lifecycle of components and mechanical equipment is needed to enable an ability to lead. Ideally the candidate has multiple examples of product development experience and experience of leading and developing the product development programmes at various stages of the project maturity stages.
Significant experience in mechanical/component design within a highly regulated industry.
Benefits
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
Benefits Allowance - £8,500, enabling you to create a bespoke package
£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Bonus - Short Term Incentive - Performance Based- target opportunity 20%
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
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.