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Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR
501 – 1,000 Employees
ConsultingEnergyManufacturing
Rolls-Royce SMR is a British engineering and energy company developing factory-built Small Modular Reactors for dependable, low-carbon nuclear power. Its 470 MW reactor design draws on Rolls-Royce’s nuclear engineering and manufacturing expertise, with the company working through UK regulatory assessments while developing supply chains and manufacturing capabilities. The business is focused on making SMR deployment practical at scale, supporting decarbonisation and long-term energy security in the UK and international markets.
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Senior Verification and Validation Engineer – Civils | Rolls-Royce SMR | Derby Hybrid

Lead verification and validation for safety-critical civil, structural, and mechanical systems supporting Rolls-Royce SMR nuclear power station designs. Coordinate compliance evidence, technical reviews, suppliers, customers, and regulators.

GBUnited Kingdom
£50,650 – £66,500 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredFull-stack EngineerSoftware Engineer

Description

  • Lead verification and validation work packages for complex civil, structural, or mechanical structures, systems, or components
  • Develop verification and validation strategies that meet business and regulatory expectations
  • Set objectives and requirements for activities including rig testing and analysis, agreeing them with delivery teams
  • Deliver verification strategies and evaluate evidence against design requirements
  • Serve as the intelligent customer for plant and wider Rolls-Royce SMR verification and validation activities
  • Contribute to verification and validation of the safety case
  • Prepare reports for regulatory bodies and engage with regulators when required
  • Review, audit, and gather verification evidence produced internally and across the supply chain
  • Compile evidence to evaluate compliance with defined requirements
  • Coordinate technical interfaces across functions to support coherent and efficient solutions
  • Mentor, coach, and provide rigorous technical reviews for the V&V team
  • Work with engineering and project teams to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes
  • Represent V&V with suppliers, customers, technical specialists, and regulators
  • Take ownership of complex, safety-critical, or business-critical power station areas within your expertise

Requirements

  • Experience verifying and validating new or existing civil, structural, or mechanical structures, systems, or components
  • Background in a safety-critical, highly regulated industry; nuclear experience is desirable but not essential
  • Experience leading complex and challenging engineering work packages
  • Experience with modular steel or concrete structures, fire, blast, missile, or seismic hazards, or physical performance testing is desirable but not essential
  • Project management experience covering budgets, schedules, and resources
  • Experience reporting on and controlling project scope
  • Risk management experience, including identifying, reporting, and mitigating technical and programme risks
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective supplier and customer relationships
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coordinating multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to manage uncertainty and change, explain complex subjects clearly, and influence stakeholders
  • Analytical and methodical approach to engineering work
  • Systems-thinking mindset with experience defining and managing requirements across disciplines
  • Ability to perform detailed technical reviews and checks while providing attentive, constructive feedback
  • Degree-level engineering qualification recognised by a relevant professional body, or progress toward one
  • Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
  • Successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Successful basic financial probity check

Benefits

  • Target performance bonus opportunity of 12.5%
  • £2,200 annual benefits allowance for a personalised package
  • Pension contributions of 12% from the employer and 6% from the employee
  • 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 days
  • BUPA Private Medical Insurance with single-person cover
  • Life Assurance worth six times pensionable pay
  • £250 one-time home office support payment for new starters
  • Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
  • Career development opportunities within a rapidly scaling business
  • Culture focused on diversity, innovation, and continuous learning

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