At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of innovative control systems for nuclear power plants.
- Company: Join Rolls-Royce SMR and be part of a revolutionary legacy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous holiday, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the nuclear industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in C&I systems design; degree in relevant engineering field.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 78750 £ per year.
Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer
We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. This is more than just a job; it’s a legacy and an opportunity to revolutionise the industry.
About the Role
The Control & Instrumentation (C&I) team delivers safe, secure and technically robust control, protection and monitoring systems across the power station, underpinning reactor safety, plant operation and integration of safety‑classified and non‑classified systems.
As a Lead C&I Engineer you will provide technical expertise across the full design and development lifecycle of C&I systems for the SMR nuclear power plant, ensuring compliance with IEC 61513, IEC 61226 and IEC 61508 and leading verification and validation planning.
Responsibilities
- Translate high‑level requirements into C&I system specifications.
- Work with C&I Functional Architects on system design and implementation requirements.
- Liaise across engineering disciplines to integrate system functionality and performance needs.
- Assess and substantiate that C&I system designs meet all technical and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508 and associated standards.
- Produce verification and validation plans, including defining test programmes for requirement satisfaction.
- Support lifecycle policies and procedures related to C&I system development.
- Support procurement, operations and maintenance considerations for C&I equipment.
- Contribute to safety case development and participate in regulatory engagement.
- Act as a responsible designer or intelligent customer, depending on the task.
- Deliver agreed work programmes and oversee contract partners where applicable.
- Coach and mentor less‑experienced engineers, providing technical leadership across the discipline.
- Key Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience within the nuclear industry is preferable; otherwise, proven record in C&I systems design and implementation in a highly regulated environment (e. g., Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Oil & Gas).
- Design and development experience in any of the following areas: systems engineering methodologies, design safety assessments, protection systems, analogue electronics design and FPGA development, industrial plant process control systems and automation, DCS, SCADA, PLCs, and FPGA‑based platforms, instrumentation, data management, cabling design and management, environmental qualification (EMI/RFI, DSEAR, ATEX), and life‑cycle of safety‑critical C&I systems.
- Experience designing systems resilient to faults (redundancy, diversity, etc.).
- Practical knowledge of IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present complex information clearly, including to regulators.
- Experience providing technical oversight and acting as the intelligent customer.
- Degree‑qualified in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control systems or mechatronics (or equivalent experience).
- Location
Hybrid working with one of the following primary sites: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary and Benefits
The salary band is £60,000–£78,750, plus the following benefits
- Performance‑related bonus target of 12.5%.
- Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package.
- Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- 28 days holiday (plus 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.
- Equal Opportunities
We are an equal‑opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive.
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