We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
The Plant Equipment team is responsible for delivering a wide range of mechanical and process equipment into the SMR, supporting safe, compliant and repeatable power‑station designs. This senior role sits within the Miscellaneous Plant Equipment team and focuses specifically on waste‑processing plant and systems delivered into a regulated nuclear environment.
As a Senior Waste Processing Design Engineer – Plant Equipment, you will deliver a portfolio of waste‑processing equipment and systems into the SMR, taking end‑to‑end technical ownership across requirements definition, design development, governance and contract delivery.
You will work closely with internal engineering, safety and delivery stakeholders to develop and manage requirements, apply modularisation and standardisation principles, and oversee sourcing and supplier‑led development. Acting as an intelligent customer, you will assure technical quality, apply governance processes and oversee supplier outputs to ensure consistency with SMR standards and programme objectives.
The role involves significant interaction with a global supply chain and carries responsibility not only for technical delivery, but also for cost and programme performance, which will continue to grow as the project and business mature.
We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:
Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site:
Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
The salary band for this role will be between £50,650 – £66,500 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, and the role may develop further as the organisation continues to grow.
Benefits include:
The closing date for this role is 18th May 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.
Why Join Us?
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 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 check
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