Senior Engineer – Reactor Pressure Vessel, Internals

Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Engineer designing Reactor Pressure Vessel internals at Rolls-Royce SMR focused on low-carbon nuclear power. Leading design development and mentoring within a specialized engineering team.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £50,650 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in component mechanical design, with a strong focus on design-for-manufacture principles and collaboration with manufacturing partners. Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor engineers, and manage multiple work packages while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Component Mechanical DesignDesign-For-Manufacture PrinciplesEngineering Drawings and SpecificationsTechnical Leadership and MentoringCollaboration with Manufacturing Partners

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Hard Skills

Component Mechanical DesignEngineering DrawingsSpecifications ReviewDesign-For-ManufactureProblem SolvingRegulatory ComplianceEngineering Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringStakeholder InfluenceAdaptabilityProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

CAD ToolsSiemens NXInventor

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Relevant Engineering DisciplineChartered Status (Achieved or In Progress)

Industry Keywords

Nuclear IndustryDefence IndustryAerospace IndustryASMEGD&T

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and refinement of component designs, ensuring solutions are technically robust, manufacturable, and aligned with programme milestones
Drive design maturity by producing and approving drawings and specifications that enable early supplier engagement and long-lead material procurement
Work closely with manufacturing partners and supply chain to embed design-for-manufacture principles and resolve emerging challenges
Provide technical leadership to engineers, acting as a mentor and escalation point while supporting team capability growth
Manage multiple work packages within an integrated programme, balancing technical delivery with schedule and cost considerations
Collaborate across disciplines to support plant integration, resolve design risks, and maintain alignment with regulatory and quality standards
Contribute to broader engineering strategy, supporting planning, prioritisation, and continuous improvement across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered status achieved or in progress
Proven experience in component mechanical design, ideally within a complex or regulated industry such as nuclear, defence, or aerospace
Strong capability in producing and reviewing engineering drawings and specifications, with working knowledge of CAD tools (e.g. Siemens NX, Inventor)
Understanding of design-for-manufacture principles and experience collaborating with suppliers or manufacturing partners
Familiarity with industry standards (such as ASME or GD&T) and the engineering lifecycle from concept through to in-service support
Confidence in leading technical discussions, mentoring others, and influencing stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams
A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex engineering problems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
Benefits Allowance - £2,200, 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