Senior Engineer – Verification & Validation Delivery, Electrical

Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Engineer overseeing verification and validation delivery for Rolls-Royce SMR power stations. Leading strategies, compliance, and mentoring engineers in a nuclear regulatory context.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £50,650 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in verification and validation strategies, particularly within safety-critical and highly regulated industries. Proficient in managing complex engineering projects and maintaining strong supplier and customer relationships while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

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Verification And ValidationSafety-Critical Industry ExperienceComplex Engineering Project LeadershipSupplier And Customer Relationship ManagementDegree In Engineering Discipline

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Hard Skills

Verification StrategiesValidation StrategiesSafety Case SupportTechnical Risk ManagementProgramme Risk Management

Soft Skills

Issue ResolutionQuality AssuranceCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Regulatory Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering Recognition

Industry Keywords

Nuclear ExperienceRegulated IndustryEvidence CollectionInternal Team CollaborationSupply Chain Verification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop verification and validation strategies within your area of responsibility
Act as an intelligent customer in the V&V of the plant and across the RR SMR business
Support the verification and validation of the safety case
Produce reports for regulatory bodies and present/discuss findings with regulators
Review and collect evidence of verification activities across internal teams and the supply chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in verification and validation of new products, ideally in a safety-critical and highly regulated industry
Experience leading complex engineering projects; nuclear experience preferred but not essential
Experience identifying, managing and escalating technical and programme risks
Ability to resolve issues while ensuring quality and safety standards
Strong supplier and customer relationship management skills
Degree in an engineering discipline and recognised by a professional body or working towards this

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus - Performance-related target opportunity 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 ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Home Office Support - £250 one-off payment for new starters