Lead Specialist - High Integrity Vessels

Lead Specialist - High Integrity Vessels page is loaded## Lead Specialist - High Integrity Vesselslocations: Derby, UK: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR Reporting to the Senior Manager for Major Reactor Island Equipment, the **Lead Specialist – High Integrity Vessels** is responsible for providing technical expertise and strategic direction for the design, integration, and lifecycle assurance of the Rolls-Royce SMR High Integrity Vessels. Working collaboratively across engineering teams, the Lead Specialist will provide expertise on subject matters such as Structural Integrity, Structural Analysis, ASME Code compliance and beyond code requirements. They will act as the technical focal point for internal stakeholders, external partners, suppliers and regulatory stakeholders. The Lead Specialist will ensure these components meet stringent nuclear safety, performance, and regulatory requirements across all phases of the SMR lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a highly respected professional with extensive industry experience and deep expertise in the design and analysis of safety-critical nuclear equipment.**Key selection criteria:*** The candidate shall have a broad understanding of the design, manufacture, operation and through-life management of High Integrity Vessels in the Nuclear Industry (e.g. RPVs, Steam Generators and Pressurisers).* Extensive knowledge and understanding of structural integrity in the context of High Integrity Vessels in the nuclear industry.* Proactively research and collaborate to build industry knowledge, which they embed within their department. They lead communities of practice to enhance engineering, technology, and safety standards for High Integrity Vessels. Stay at the forefront of industry developments, ensuring new approaches are understood and integrated into team and departmental practices.* Manage complex stakeholder scenarios to ensure cross-functional alignment. They work closely with senior leadership to define, validate, and assure specialist capabilities. They effectively communicate technical and strategic insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.* Clearly articulate both technical and strategic insights to diverse stakeholders. Proactively address domain-specific challenges, escalating only when necessary. As a technical lead for High Integrity Vessels, they advocate for logical, proportionate, and pragmatic solutions. They collaborate with senior leaders to define and assure specialist capabilities, and ensure their work is well-documented and communicated for auditability and continuity.**Pay and Benefits:**We anticipate paying a salary of between £57,600- £74,500 plus:-* Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%* Benefits Allowance - £2200, enabling you to create a bespoke package* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ 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 purchasesYou’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, please get in touch – 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 checklocations: Derby, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: November 28, 2025 (14 days left to apply)**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. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr