Principal/Lead Installations Assemblies Engineer

Derby, Warrington, Manchester (Flexible, hybrid working)

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Principal Installations Assemblies Engineer, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Installations Assemblies Engineer to join the dynamic Integration team in Rolls-Royce SMRs. As a key member of the installation assemblies department, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) module systems for Reactor Island (RI).

Reporting to the Group Lead, you will lead a multi-skilled team of engineers for the technical delivery of modules within Reactor Island and the wider power station to achieve our mission of providing clean affordable energy for all.

The lead role will involve understanding the full lifecycle of the systems within our modules, developing the design maturity, generating arrangements, and determining the associated manufacturing and installation methods required to deliver the Nuclear Power Plant.

Applicants should have familiarity with the application of codes and standards through design, requirements management and application of systems engineering methods as well as experience of collaboration with cross-functional departments with both internal and external stakeholders.

Experience within the design of nuclear mechanical systems is highly desirable, but not mandated. Applicants with wider industry experience in the application of modularisation and mechanical design of process systems will also be considered.

Key Results & What can be achieved in the role

Lead Engineering Expertise:

• Provide expert technical guidance and direction in the design, analysis, and optimisation of mechanical systems, equipment, and components in modules within Reactor Island and the wider power station.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of mechanical engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment while promoting professional growth and development.
• Ensure that quality is maintained throughout the SMR project lifecycle by undertaking appropriate technical reviews and providing the required inputs to the main technical review gates.

Design & Innovation:

• Drive the development of innovative mechanical solutions and concepts, integrating the latest technologies and industry best practices to enhance our SMR product in line with SMR governance.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including systems, components, layout and CAD teams, process & electrical engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems within modular arrangements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Apply industry guidance, regulations, codes, and standards related to mechanical engineering and CDM.
• Ensuring all designs are delivered in line with good requirements management delivery, documented assumptions and verified.
• Working with due regard to Health, Safety and Environment to ensure that work complies with all necessary corporate, business, and legislative requirements and procedures.

Technical Documentation:

• Prepare detailed engineering specifications, review drawings, and documentation for mechanical systems, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to company and industry standards.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria

Criteria 1 - Design Experience:

• Proven experience in the delivery of significant design programmes to time, cost, and quality.
• Experience in leading the development of design solutions using a Robust Design methodology.
• Display an understanding of how all components within a project scope integrate and interface with one another and can demonstrate the ability to effectively manage these elements, ensuring successful project outcomes from conception to site execution.
• Logical problem-solving and strong engineering design decision-making will be crucial in this role to arrive at the optimal arrangement and design of the modular solution.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations pertaining to mechanical engineering.

Criteria 2 - Systems Engineering Understanding:

The role will require skills and experience in the following areas:

• Requirements management
• Stakeholder management
• Technical and programme risk management
• Design for through-life operation, fault scenarios and EMIT
• Commercial Design Review process

Criteria 3 - Communication Skills:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across various departments and levels of the organization.
• Technical report authoring experience
• Commitment to project and company goals, with a focus on delivering results.

Criteria 4 - Nuclear Industry Experience:

• Experience with the design of nuclear process equipment or other process industry mechanical systems is desirable, but not mandated. Applicants with wider industry experience in the integration/design of safety-critical systems and the application of a modular build philosophy will also be considered.
• Experience of ONR other nuclear regulatory technical assessment guides and safety assessment principles would be advantageous.

Criteria 5 - Construction & Constructability:

• Experience working on construction projects is desirable but not mandated including the constructability assessments, schedule, or assembly sequencing of process plant equipment.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and processes.

We anticipate a paying salary of between £55,000 & £68,000, a performance related bonus of up to 12.5%, an attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We're doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there's a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We're one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation - our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.