Component Engineer – Major Reactor Island Equipment

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, UK
Base: £40,000 - £52,500; bonus: 12.5% performance-...
Hybrid
Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
Experience with mechanical equipment design lifecycles
Knowledge of regulated engineering environments
The role contributes to the end-to-end design and delivery of safety-critical reactor components such as the Reactor Pressure Vessel and Steam Generators

Job Summary

  • The role contributes to the end-to-end design and delivery of safety-critical reactor components such as the Reactor Pressure Vessel and Steam Generators.
  • Candidates will integrate technical, manufacturing, regulatory, and supply-chain requirements into robust solutions while owning elements of digital product definition.
  • The position offers a salary between £40,000 - £52,500 with a 12.5% performance-related bonus target and comprehensive benefits including 12% pension contributions.

Matching Summary

The role contributes to the end-to-end design and delivery of safety-critical reactor components such as the Reactor Pressure Vessel and Steam Generators.

Salary

Base: £40,000 - £52,500; Bonus: 12.5% performance-related target opportunity; Benefits: £2,200 allowance, 12% employer pension, 28 days holiday, Private Medical Insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience with mechanical equipment design lifecycles
  • Knowledge of regulated engineering environments
  • Understanding of design substantiation processes
  • Familiarity with component manufacturing routes

Nice-to-have

  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
  • Problem-solving capability and curiosity
  • Collaboration skills for global supply chain
  • Ability to balance performance cost and schedule

Key Requirements

  • Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance required
  • DBS check and financial probity check required

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