Senior Engineer – Layout and Installation Assemblies

Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Engineer designing and delivering MEP modules and layouts for innovative SMR technology. Collaborating with teams to optimize manufacturing and lifecycle strategies while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £50,650 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in layout and installation design, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards while effectively managing stakeholder requirements and technical risks. Proficient in systems engineering, including requirements management and design methodologies, to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

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Layout And Installation DesignSystems Engineering CapabilityRequirements ManagementTechnical Report WritingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Design For SafetyEngineering Trade-Off StudiesPiping System DesignPlant Layout DevelopmentModular Construction ApproachesConstructability AssessmentsAssembly SequencingDigital EngineeringRisk ManagementGated Design Review Processes

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsEngagement Skills

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareDigital Engineering Tools

Industry Keywords

Nuclear IndustryEnergy SectorOil & GasChemicalsDefenceProcess IndustriesCDM Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and validate Reactor Island layouts to ensure all requirements are met
Progress a defined cluster of modules through the Design Review process
Proactively engage with stakeholders to capture requirements and assumptions
Understand technical and programme risks associated with Reactor Island installations and make informed engineering decisions
Work alongside component, layout and CAD engineers to develop integrated module clusters
Support the optimisation of manufacturing, installation and lifecycle delivery strategies through digital engineering, constructability and operability principles
Lead assessments of plant operability, maintainability and accessibility throughout the design lifecycle
Ensure layouts support efficient commissioning, testing, flushing, inspection and turnover activities
Apply Design for Safety principles throughout the design process
Ensure fluid and waste management systems are effectively integrated with wider plant systems and structures
Support solutions that maximise plant availability and minimise outages, operational restrictions and system isolations
Work closely with manufacturing, operations, commissioning and maintenance stakeholders to ensure through‑life requirements are fully incorporated within the design
Contribute to technical reviews and project review gates throughout the programme lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering layout and installation design programmes to time, cost and quality targets
Experience developing engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design
Understanding of robust design methodologies, DfX principles and engineering trade‑off studies
Strong systems engineering capability, including:
Requirements management
Stakeholder management
Technical and programme risk management
Through‑life design considerations
Gated design review processes
Strong technical report writing and communication skills
Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders across multiple disciplines
Experience in the integration or design of mechanical process systems
Experience with piping system design and plant layout development is highly desirable
Nuclear industry experience is advantageous but not essential
Experience within other highly regulated sectors such as Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Defence or Process Industries is also welcomed
Knowledge of modular construction approaches, constructability assessments and assembly sequencing would be beneficial
Familiarity with CDM regulations and construction delivery principles is desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity up to 12.5%
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters