Senior Engineer (Civil & Structural) at Rolls-Royce Smr in Derby, England, United Kingdom | GBP48,000-62,500 | Kablio

Role

Description

Requirements

probity

health safety

safety case

dbs

bpss

design delivery

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to reducing/managing conventional health and safety risks in the design of the RR SMR Plant.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to development of an integrated design and safety case for the elements of the RR SMR Plant within their scope.
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution towards fostering a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment, where team members feel valued, are empowered to make decisions and challenge direction, with physical and mental well being maintained as a key priority.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to identification, management of and verification and validation of requirements for the elements of the RR SMR Plant within their scope.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate successful delivery of packages of design work within their scope in accordance with time, cost and quality metrics.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate behaviours in accordance with the RR SMR values and behaviours objectives.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution towards the RR SMR organisational objectives as agreed with their line manager.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to successful delivery of programme milestone and technical governance in accordance with time, cost and quality metrics.

Benefits

£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £62,500 DOE
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

obtain baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance
complete a disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
pass a 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.

Articles

Rolls-Royce SMR Overview

Careers at Rolls-Royce SMR

Description

Requirements

probity

health safety

safety case

dbs

bpss

design delivery

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to reducing/managing conventional health and safety risks in the design of the RR SMR Plant.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to development of an integrated design and safety case for the elements of the RR SMR Plant within their scope.
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution towards fostering a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment, where team members feel valued, are empowered to make decisions and challenge direction, with physical and mental well being maintained as a key priority.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to identification, management of and verification and validation of requirements for the elements of the RR SMR Plant within their scope.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate successful delivery of packages of design work within their scope in accordance with time, cost and quality metrics.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate behaviours in accordance with the RR SMR values and behaviours objectives.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution towards the RR SMR organisational objectives as agreed with their line manager.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate contribution to successful delivery of programme milestone and technical governance in accordance with time, cost and quality metrics.

Benefits

£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £62,500 DOE
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

obtain baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance
complete a disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
pass a 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.

Articles

Rolls-Royce SMR Overview

Careers at Rolls-Royce SMR