Senior Engineer - Commissioning Capability in Warrington

The Development Engineering organisation within Rolls-Royce SMR is accountable for supporting the development of the power station design and delivery, and for proving that the SMR power station design meets its objectives and requirements.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer in Commissioning Capability, you will report to the Commissioning Capability Senior Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping how the Commissioning Organisation develops and is eventually implemented. This role involves close collaboration with teams specialising in Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation, Construction, Operations, Supply Chain, Change & Configuration Management, Digital Systems, and more.

• Create and implement efficient, integrated processes, methods, tools, standards and guidance that enable RR SMR objectives and regulatory requirements to be achieved.
• Work with specialists and/or other Capability Engineers to ensure technical excellence across development, supporting Project delivery teams to ensure cost/quality/schedule targets are met.
• Work with wider business stakeholders to ensure commissioning processes, methods and tools are efficiently integrated with the wider business and its needs.

Key Skills Required:

• Direct experience of Commissioning on nuclear installations, particularly Pressurised Water Reactor systems, is highly desirable.
• Experience in development and implementation of Commissioning arrangements in the nuclear industry.
• Experience and understanding of nuclear licensing and its practical application.
• Experience commissioning mechanical/electrical/process/I&C/HVAC systems including application of written arrangements.
• Experience interfacing with system design on validation/substantiation against design requirements.
• Experience developing and continuously improving methods, tools, processes and personnel capability.
• Experience in creation, ownership and delivery of a departmental functional strategy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to bring people together to solve problems in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• A systems-thinking mindset, including collaboration with multi-discipline teams to define and manage system requirements.
• Senior Engineers will drive quality across the wider team’s outputs through coaching and reviewing.
• Ability to conduct detailed technical reviews/checking of work with strong attention to detail and constructive feedback.

Location: In due course, there is the potential for you to develop the role further, dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring. There may be some flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases.

Benefits include:

• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package.
• Holidays - 28 days (+ public holidays) with ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.

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, and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

The closing date for this role is 8th February 2026. The process will then consist of an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, and we anticipate shortlisting and first-round interviews to take place by week commencing 16th February.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

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.

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 can thrive.

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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