Structural Analysis Manager - Major RI Equipment

Location: Hybrid with regular attendance at Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Our Mission

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are delivering a new era of clean, affordable low-carbon energy. By combining proven nuclear technology with advanced manufacturing and digital innovation, we are developing one of the world's most ambitious Small Modular Reactor programmes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a programme that will support energy security and a more sustainable future.

The Team

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Structural Analysis, you will lead the Major Reactor Island Equipment Structural Analysis team. Working alongside specialists across component design, safety case, materials, process engineering and external partners, you will provide technical leadership, develop capability and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions across the reactor island programme.

The Role

This is a strategic technical leadership role combining people leadership, programme delivery and specialist engineering expertise. You will shape and deliver the structural analysis strategy for major reactor island equipment, ensuring analysis activities support design maturity, regulatory compliance and programme objectives while influencing key engineering decisions across the business.

What We’ll Need You to Do

• Lead and develop the Major Reactor Island Equipment Structural Analysis team, promoting technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive the delivery of structural analysis activities across the integrated reactor development programme, ensuring alignment with programme milestones and quality requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across the discipline, ensuring appropriate application of ASME, R6 and related assessment methodologies.
• Shape delivery plans, resource strategies and budget requirements, balancing immediate programme needs with long-term capability development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to resolve complex engineering challenges and deliver integrated design solutions.
• Oversee technical reviews, assurance activities and governance forums, ensuring robust engineering justification and traceability.
• Represent Rolls-Royce SMR in internal and external technical forums, building relationships and supporting future capability growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional achievement.
• Significant structural analysis experience within nuclear or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of ASME BPVC, R6, BS 7910 or equivalent structural assessment standards.
• Extensive experience with finite element tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS or similar.
• A proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A collaborative, adaptable and forward-thinking leadership approach.

Location

This role offers flexible and hybrid working with regular attendance expected at Derby, Manchester or Warrington. Travel between sites and to partner locations may be required.

Salary and Package

The salary band for this role will be between £60,000 - £78,750 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, reflecting the seniority and leadership responsibility of the role.

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

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, 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

A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

What we offer

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands.

Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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