Assistant Chief Design Engineer (acde)

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £85,600 to £108,400; bonus: performance rela...
Hybrid
Chartered engineer (ceng) qualification
Turbine or large rotating equipment experience
Regulated industry lifecycle delivery
The role involves providing senior multidisciplinary technical leadership to deliver technically complex, regulator-ready turbine solutions for Small Modular Reactors

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing senior multidisciplinary technical leadership to deliver technically complex, regulator-ready turbine solutions for Small Modular Reactors.
  • Candidates will act as the deputy technical authority, supporting the Chief Design Engineer in leading design, integration, and governance across the full Turbine Island lifecycle.
  • The position offers a competitive salary between £85,600 and £108,400, along with a 30% performance-related bonus target and comprehensive benefits including 12% pension contributions.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing senior multidisciplinary technical leadership to deliver technically complex, regulator-ready turbine solutions for Small Modular Reactors.

Salary

Base: £85,600 to £108,400; Bonus: Performance related target opportunity 30%; Benefits: £8,500 allowance, 12% employer pension, 28 days holiday + public holidays, BUPA private medical insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification
  • Turbine or large rotating equipment experience
  • Regulated industry lifecycle delivery
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Engineering governance and safety decision-making
  • Systems integration and configuration control

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Balance of Plant systems
  • Knowledge of Cooling Water Island
  • Championing digital engineering approaches
  • Modularisation expertise
  • Supplier technical performance management

Key Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in mechanical, nuclear or related engineering discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards equivalent
  • Significant experience in regulated industries delivering turbine solutions
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance eligibility
  • Satisfactory DBS check and financial probity screening

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