Lead Specialist - Structural Integrity

Location

Hybrid working with flexibility to be based from any Rolls‑Royce SMR office location. Regular travel to Derby, Warrington and Manchester may be required.

Role

This is a rare opportunity to become the recognised technical authority for Structural Integrity within one of the UK’s most exciting nuclear programmes. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Component & Structural Integrity Integration, you will provide strategic technical leadership, ensuring robust structural integrity requirements are established and implemented across pressure boundary components.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Structural Integrity elements of the nuclear safety case and support key regulatory submissions and assessments.
• Act as the technical authority for Structural Integrity, providing governance and expert guidance across the business.
• Support successful delivery of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) programme and other critical engineering milestones.
• Define and embed Structural Integrity requirements across pressure boundary components including pressure vessels, piping and valves.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, quality and NDE teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient engineering solutions.
• Engage with regulators, external partners and suppliers, representing Rolls‑Royce SMR on Structural Integrity matters.
• Mentor and influence engineers and specialists, helping to strengthen capability and promote a positive nuclear safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Active progress towards, or attainment of, professional registration with a recognised engineering institution.
• Significant Structural Integrity experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of pressure boundary components, including pressure vessels, piping systems and valves.
• Knowledge of Structural Integrity disciplines including design, stress analysis, materials, manufacturing, quality and non‑destructive examination.
• Experience developing, presenting and defending safety cases and engaging with regulatory bodies.
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III and relevant industry standards, combined with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary range: £63,600.00 – £83,500.00 DOE.

• Bonus – Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling a bespoke package.
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care.
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay.
• One-off payment – £250 for new starters for home office purchases.

Equal Opportunities

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.

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