Rolls-Royce Smr
Develops factory‑built small modular nuclear reactors delivering low‑carbon, affordable energy at scale
Lead radiological protection evaluation and support for Rolls‑Royce SMR power stations.
23 days ago
£48,000 - £63,000
Entry-level, Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
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
regulatory licensing
radiation design
engineering support
team lead
compliance management
impact evaluation
- Engage with regulatory authorities to support licensing activities in defined countries.
- Drive innovation by examining novel techniques for radiological safety and design.
- Provide direct support to Engineering teams, offering awareness and justification for protection against radiation hazards.
- Lead a small team of radiation protection specialists and maintain processes to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Lead the evaluation of radiation protection impacts on the Rolls-Royce SMR power station and the integrated Environment, Safety, Security and Safeguards (E3S) Case, ensuring ALARP principles are demonstrated.
Requirements
radiation regs
communication
nuclear ops
rpa certification
engineering degree
safety cases
- Strong understanding of Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and associated guidance.
- Excellent communication skills for internal and external representation.
- Experience with nuclear power station operations and stakeholder engagement.
- Qualifications: Radiation Protection Adviser certification (or working towards), degree in a scientific/engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), and membership of a relevant professional institute.
- Expertise in radiation protection and safety case development.
Benefits
We value diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Flexible hours and part-time options are available to support work-life balance. Security and financial probity checks will be conducted as part of the offer process.
- Bonus Opportunity: 12.5%
- Salary: £48,000 – £63,000
- Income Protection: 50%
- New Joiner Payment: £250
- Life Assurance: 6x pensionable salary
- Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments available.
- Benefit Allowance: £2,200
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- security and financial probity checks will be conducted as part of the offer process.
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.