Senior Design Engineer - Plant Equipment

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, England
Base: £50,650 – £66,500; bonus/equity: up to 12.5%...
Hybrid
Mechanical or plant-equipment design experience
Strong stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to oversee contract delivery
Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for Plant Equipment to lead the development of mechanical and process equipment for small modular reactors (SMR). The role emphasizes technical ownership, stakeholder coordination, and supplier management within a hybrid work environment

Job Summary

  • You will take ownership of allocated equipment and systems, working with stakeholders to understand and develop requirements.
  • The role involves reviewing and producing technical output across multiple fronts, working with a large number of internal stakeholders.
  • You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation.

Matching Summary

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Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for Plant Equipment to lead the development of mechanical and process equipment for small modular reactors (SMR). The role emphasizes technical ownership, stakeholder coordination, and supplier management within a hybrid work environment.

Salary

Base: £50,650 – £66,500; Bonus/Equity: up to 12.5%; Benefits: £2,200 benefits allowance, 28 days holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical or plant-equipment design experience
  • Strong stakeholder coordination skills
  • Ability to oversee contract delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Flexible mindset for evolving demands
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Strong communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Degree-level qualification in a relevant technical discipline
  • Proven ability to take ownership of technical scope
  • Experience working with suppliers

Work Rights

Not specified

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