Engineer – Commissioning Capability

Rolls-Royce SMR

Engineer managing commissioning capability for Rolls-Royce SMR developing nuclear power stations. Supporting implementation of strategies, processes, and methodologies through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 - £55,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing commissioning strategies and processes within regulated industries, with a strong focus on safety culture and continuous improvement. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance engineering practices and governance.

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Commissioning Engineering SystemsRegulated Industries ExperienceCommissioning GovernanceSystems Engineering PrinciplesContinuous Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Commissioning StrategiesCommissioning ProcessesEngineering MethodsTechnical Quality AssuranceDocumentation DevelopmentAnalytical Problem SolvingSafety Culture CommitmentSystems Thinking

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementTeam CollaborationAdaptability to Change

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Licensing RequirementsCommissioning CapabilityMultidisciplinary EngineeringBusiness Readiness Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, processes and methodologies
Develop and maintain commissioning tools, standards, guidance and supporting documentation
Support the delivery of technical quality and competency across commissioning activities and the wider supply chain
Work with design teams to ensure systems and plant designs support efficient commissioning
Help create and maintain commissioning processes that satisfy business and regulatory requirements
Support capability development activities across people, processes and tools
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Commissioning Capability team
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders
Support commissioning governance arrangements and business readiness activities
Promote strong nuclear safety behaviours and a positive safety culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in the development or implementation of commissioning arrangements
Experience commissioning engineering systems within regulated industries
Understanding of commissioning governance, procedures and supporting documentation
Awareness of nuclear licensing requirements and their practical application is desirable
Experience developing and continuously improving engineering processes, methods and tools
Proactive approach to continuous improvement and challenging the status quo
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to bring multidisciplinary teams together to solve complex problems
Experience managing uncertainty and adapting to changing priorities
Systems‑thinking mindset with experience applying systems engineering principles
Strong analytical and methodical approach to engineering challenges
Commitment to strong safety culture and positive engineering behaviours
Degree‑qualified in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

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 5 days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters