Lead Engineer – Electrical Systems, Site Specific Design

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead electrical engineering delivery for site-specific SMR design variants .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a focus on site-specific SMR design variants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective management of multidisciplinary engineering activities. Capable of leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and translating complex requirements into actionable electrical system specifications.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeElectrical Systems Lifecycle ManagementSystems Engineering PrinciplesNuclear Regulatory ComplianceDesign Change Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical System ArchitectureVerification and ValidationDesign TraceabilityConfiguration ControlElectrical DistributionProtection SystemsInstallation and CommissioningTesting and MaintenanceSite LicensingGrid Code Compliance

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoring EngineersClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) ClearanceDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

NuclearDefenceAerospaceRailAutomotiveOil & GasInternational Nuclear ProjectsCzech Nuclear Regulatory Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electrical engineering delivery for site-specific SMR design variants
Maintain alignment between site-specific designs and the generic design baseline
Assess site-specific requirements, assumptions, constraints, and interfaces
Translate plant, operational, safety, and site requirements into electrical system specifications
Provide technical leadership across system owners, component owners, and interfacing disciplines
Ensure site-specific electrical designs remain compliant with applicable requirements and standards
Support systems engineering activities including requirements management, interfaces, assumptions, and traceability
Define and support verification and validation activities for site-specific electrical requirements
Support design reviews, technical assurance, and configuration control activities
Act as an intelligent customer for partner and supply chain electrical design activities
Provide design evidence to support safety case, licensing, and regulatory activities
Support procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities affected by site-specific design decisions
Coach and mentor engineers across the Electrical Systems team
Provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of Electrical Systems for site-specific SMR nuclear power plant design variants
Lead electrical design responses to site-specific requirements and constraints while aligning with the generic SMR design
Identify, assess, and control required design changes
Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure design integration, traceability, and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent knowledge and experience also considered
Strong experience across the electrical systems lifecycle, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance
Experience working on complex electrical systems within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, or Oil & Gas
Knowledge of electrical system architecture, protection systems, earthing, electrical distribution, generation systems, and batteries
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, interface management, configuration control, verification and validation, and design traceability
Experience managing design changes and assessing impacts across engineering disciplines
Knowledge of relevant electrical standards and codes
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities and influencing technical decisions
Experience acting as an intelligent customer for supplier and partner deliverables
Ability to mentor and develop engineers
UK nuclear regulation, site licensing, and grid code compliance experience beneficial for the UK-focused role
Knowledge of Czech nuclear regulatory practices and licensing requirements beneficial for the Czech-focused role
Experience with international nuclear projects, grid integration, site licensing, or regulatory engagement advantageous
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholders
Required to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Required to satisfactorily complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Required to satisfactorily complete a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related bonus target opportunity up to 12.5%
£2,200 per annum Benefits Allowance for a bespoke package
Pension with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
28 days holiday plus public holidays
Ability to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
£250 one-off Home Office Support payment for new starters
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Continuous learning opportunities