Senior Engineer - Operations

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis.  We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology ​

Sitting within our Nuclear Engineering & E3S Analysis function, our Senior Operations Engineers use their knowledge and experience of Power Station Operations to develop, implement and share requirements and guidance to ensure our objectives of high availability and low cost are achieved. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Human Factors and Operations team, this will include:

• Informing design and decision reviews of components, systems and layouts to ensure we can support through-life operation and maintenance, including into the decommissioning phase of the lifecycle of our SMR

• Identifying the skill types, roles and numbers of staff required for successful through-life operation

• Informing the development of Operating Conditions and Limits for normal and faulted operation

• Defining how our power station operates through all modes (power and shutdown) and states (normal, abnormal, faulted, emergency)

• Generating and obtaining data to develop a through-life cost model, considering the cost of, for example, staffing, spare parts, maintenance

as well as representing us as in talks with potential customers, regulators and industry bodies.  A full job description is available upon request from Alex Jordan, our Talent Acquisition Manager, he can easily be found on LinkedIn  

The role will best suit a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) who has completed their Reactor Operator training with demonstrable operational experience within a Nuclear Power Station. In return we can offer a salary between £53,800 - £66,500 plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%

• Benefits Allowance - £2200, 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

• Family Friendly Policies including: 39 weeks paid Maternity, Surrogacy and Adoption Leave, 6 weeks Paternity Leave, IVF and Assisted Conception, Neonatal Care and more

• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care

• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We offer hybrid working with office locations in Derby, Warrington, or Manchester. Flexibility is important to us, and the expected frequency of on‑site work will be discussed during the recruitment process. 

Rolls-Royce SMR. We offer flexible hours, and/or remote working (as part of hybrid working arrangements) and part-time hours to accommodate individual work-life balance needs.
 

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
•    Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
•    Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
 

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