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Assistant Chief Design Engineer – EC&I
Rolls-Royce SMRAssistant Chief Design Engineer leading EC&I design and engineering efforts at Rolls-Royce SMR. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative nuclear technology solutions.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as a delegate to the Chief Design Engineer, supporting leadership and coordination of the EC&I function
- Lead development of the integrated engineering delivery model and programme plans
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering workstreams to deliver complex design scope
- Prioritise engineering activities across programme demands in collaboration with project teams
- Lead the management of risks and opportunities across EC&I scope
- Support development and delivery of EC&I industrialisation strategies
- Contribute to development of processes, tools and capability across the department
- Support Heads of Discipline in making key technical and programme decisions
- Chair programme and risk reviews, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders
- Engage with regulators, customers and external organisations to support programme delivery
- Influence strategic direction and ensure alignment with wider business objectives
- Provide leadership, coaching and direction to engineering teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience across the lifecycle of EC&I systems and design delivery
- Strong background in delivering complex engineering programmes within regulated environments
- Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and programme delivery activities
- Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including ALARP and BAT principles
- Experience developing integrated delivery plans and managing programme governance structures
- Experience managing risks, budgets, resources and supply chain delivery at scale
- Strong organisational leadership capability, including strategic planning and performance management
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders across engineering, operations and programme functions
- Significant experience in EC&I design and programme delivery within a regulated environment
- Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards equivalent) desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 30%
- Benefits Allowance – £8,500 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
- £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
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Hard Skills & Tools
EC&I systemsdesign deliveryprogramme governancerisk managementbudget managementresource managementsupply chain deliverystrategic planningperformance managementmultidisciplinary engineering
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachinginfluencingorganizational capabilitycollaborationcommunicationreportingdecision makingcoordinationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in ElectronicsDegree in Control SystemsChartered Engineer