At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering projects for sustainable energy solutions.
- Company: Join a pioneering company focused on clean, affordable energy.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the green energy sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent experience in infrastructure design.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Salary: £60,000.00
Benefits:
- Bonus – Performance related target opportunity 7%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
- Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays – 28 days holiday (plus public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care
- Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
- £250 – One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Location: Hybrid Working with primary location in Derby, Warrington or Manchester.
Company Mission: Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and a leading UK green export technology, helping to shape a more sustainable future.
The Team: The Civil & Structural Engineering team sits at the core of our engineering capability, delivering complex infrastructure solutions across a highly regulated and technically demanding environment. Focused on innovation and integration, the team brings together deep technical expertise to design, develop and deliver critical infrastructure for first-of-a-kind nuclear programmes.
Opportunity: In this context, we are looking for a Lead Engineer – Civil and Structural (Infrastructure) to support our Manager – Civil & Structural within the GBE-N programme. This role provides technical leadership across site-wide civil infrastructure, playing a key role in shaping and delivering integrated design solutions across a nationally significant project.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the design development, assurance and justification of site-wide civil infrastructure, including roads, drainage, utilities and ancillary structures.
- Managing engineering work packages, ensuring delivery aligns with programme expectations, quality standards and safety requirements.
- Coordinating across disciplines, proactively managing interfaces to ensure seamless integration into the overall site layout.
- Resolving complex technical challenges, applying sound engineering judgement to deliver robust, compliant solutions.
- Supporting and developing engineers, contributing to a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative team environment.
What You’ll Bring: This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical leadership, a collaborative approach and the ability to bring clarity and direction within complex, fast-moving environments.
Qualifications:
- Chartered Civil Engineer, or equivalent demonstrable experience within infrastructure design.
- Experience leading civil engineering delivery across large or complex infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure design, including roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks and associated codes and standards.
- Experience navigating technical governance processes and confidently justifying engineering solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with regulatory engagement, planning requirements or working alongside statutory bodies and utility providers is advantageous.
- Understanding of safety-led design principles, including integration of conventional health and safety considerations, with nuclear experience beneficial.
Location and Working Arrangements: We offer flexible working arrangements, with an expectation of regular office or site attendance to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery.
Selection Process: The selection process will include an initial conversation with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by staged interviews with the hiring team. Due to the nature of our industry, successful candidates will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment screening, including security and background checks.
Application Requirements (Security):
- Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
- Completing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Completing a basic financial probity check.
Our Commitment: 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. We are happy to discuss flexible working and will make workplace adjustments where needed to support you in performing at your best.
Lead Engineer - Civil and Structural (Infrastructure) employer: Rolls-Royce SMR
As a leading employer in the energy sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. With a focus on inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, we empower our team members to thrive while contributing to a sustainable future through cutting-edge infrastructure projects.
