Senior Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Engineer - C&I role at Rolls‑Royce SMR Hybrid working with one of the following locations as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary: £51,600–£67,725 DOE We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we're doing something that has never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. This is more than just a job; it's a legacy. We are now recruiting for a Senior Engineer - C&I to be involved in delivering an industry‑leading, cutting‑edge design project for a new type of nuclear power station. Key Responsibilities Working with Plant Process Engineers and other C&I Engineers to gather and develop system requirements. Translate these requirements into design specifications for the hardwired protection and accident management systems. Assess and substantiate that the design specification meets the requirements. Ensure that the design is compliant against international standards, in particular IEC 61508 & IEC 61503. Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components and systems to facilitate effective system design. Support the planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to the life‑cycle of the systems. Ensure that optimum solutions are provided for the RR SMR Nuclear Power Plant by supporting procurement, operations and maintenance aspects of the equipment. Contribute to the production of safety cases and provide support in liaising with regulators and independent nuclear safety assessors. Key Selection Criteria Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of C&I systems including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process‑critical C&I systems. Good understanding of designing systems to be functionally resilient to faults (e.g., redundancy and diversity). Knowledge of relevant industry standards for safety‑critical systems (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61503). Experience applying systems engineering methodologies, including Model‑Based Systems Engineering, to C&I systems. Ability to present information in an appropriate and compelling format, including formal communications to stakeholders. Capability to provide technical oversight of work carried out by supply chain partners (the intelligent customer role). Qualifications Typically you will have a degree‑level qualification in one or more of the engineering disciplines of electrical, electronics, instrumentation or control systems. Applicants without a degree but who can demonstrate suitable experience may also be considered. We welcome applications from a broad range of industries; nuclear experience is not essential. Salary and Package Salary: £51,600–£67,725 DOE Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity 12.5% Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days Private medical insurance – BUPA single cover health care Life assurance – 6 × pensionable pay £250 – One‑off payment for new starters for home‑office purchases Why Join Us A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Application Process 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 Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr