Lead Engineer - Test Mechanical, England, United Kingdom

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Department: Engineering - Verification & Validation

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £57,600 - £75,600

Closing date: 22/09/2025

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Role Title: Lead Engineer - Test Mechanical

Location: Warrington, Derby or Manchester

Are you ready to be at the forefront of engineering innovation? Our Development Engineering organisation plays a pivotal role in proving that our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power station design meets its ambitious objectives and rigorous requirements. We’re not just shaping the future of nuclear engineering—we’re driving a major infrastructure project that spans thermal-hydraulics, mechanical systems, controls & instrumentation, environmental science, and materials & chemistry.

From cutting-edge test rig programmes to full-scale demonstrators and state-of-the-art test facilities, our work provides the critical data and evidence needed to develop and deliver a next-generation power station. If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to a cleaner energy future, we want to hear from you.

Leading and supporting integrated project teams to define, plan, and deliver one or multiple test projects within the Rolls Royce SMR Development organisation. Acting as an intelligent customer with the Supply Chain team to establish and build relationships with external suppliers and partners for the execution of projects.

Key results and achievements:

Robust experimental data / evidence / capability which duly meets customer’s needs (e.g. design development, safety case, operations, verification or plant operator).
Effective leadership and coordination of test projects across their business area (inc. supply chain, suppliers, design, verification, HS&E etc.) to efficiently deliver high value projects.
Uses and improves best practice to managing technical interfaces between their own department and other functions within the business to ensure that, by working together, we produce a coherent and efficient technical solution.
Drives synergy across the business area to ensure the efficient delivery of high quality output that meets business needs.

Key selection criteria:

Test Programme Expertise

Proven experience in defining, planning, and executing test programmes that deliver critical design development, verification, or validation evidence—ideally including scaled or sub-element testing.

Mechanical Engineering Knowledge

Strong understanding of mechanical systems and components, including vibration analysis, material properties, and manufacturing techniques. Experience in pipework and installation design is advantageous.

Design And Documentation Skills

Ability to develop design solutions from requirements through to detailed definition, including the production of engineering calculations, test specifications, and technical drawings.

Systems Thinking and Risk Awareness

Demonstrated systems engineering mindset with a methodical approach to problem-solving and an appreciation of risk management principles in complex engineering environments.

Communication and Leadership

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead multidisciplinary teams,

Pay And Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £57,600 - £75,600 DOE plus:-

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, 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 purchases

Company Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

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.

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

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Location:: England, United Kingdom
Salary:: £60,000 - £80,000
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Engineering