Group Lead, Containment Structure

Group Lead – Containment Structure

£60,000 to £70,000 + Excellent benefits

Derby, Warrington, Manchester / Hybrid

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.

We are now recruiting for a Group Lead – Containment Structure to be involved in delivering an industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of nuclear power station.  

What we’re looking for

As a Group Lead – Containment Structure you will be responsible for delivering the design of the SMR Containment Structure programme. This role will be as part of the Reactor Island Installation Components team. You will manage and lead a core team responsible for the delivery of a critical path design and delivery programme with high levels of system and component interfaces. The role will involve the development and management of robust programme strategies and delivery plans, and the requirement to act as a delegated authority for key design decisions, whilst identifying and managing both technical and programme risks.

As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals with a minimum level of experience, training, and qualification. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Key selection criteria for this role are:

The role will require design experience in some or all the following areas:

• ASME Design Codes.
• Pressure Vessels and Systems (incl. piping).
• Manufacturing Processes (Welding, Machining, Metal Forming Techniques).
• Design for Manufacturing of Fabricated Assemblies.
• Design for Through-life Operation, Testing, Inspection, Repair, and replacement of Large Fabricated and Mechanical Assemblies.
• A knowledge of Structural integrity methodology and assessment.
• Materials behaviour and through life degradation.
• Nuclear industry
• A knowledge of UK regulatory expectations and safety case methodology gained in the nuclear industry.

Programme management, including:

• Definition of a project/programme of work Development of engineering strategy
• Delivery of programme milestones in line with agreed plans and budgets Management of risks.
• Monitoring of progress

Leadership and management of a team, including:

• Definition of resource needs.
• Recruitment.
• Pastoral care.
• Development and management of personnel to meet individual and business objectives.

Systems engineering essentials, including:

• Systems engineering tools and techniques (e.g. functional modelling, Function Means Analysis (FMA), decision analysis, Quality Function Deployment (QFD)), concept generation, assessment and selection.
• Requirements development (including development of structured Requirements, Evidence, Definition and Verification (REDV) data and information) and management.

Supply chain management, including:

• Supplier surveillance.
• Documentation (Requests for Information, Statements of Work etc.)
• Supplier down-selection.
• Management of sub-contracted work packages.

Qualification

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 10 years post graduate industry experience or has relevant work experience.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards Chartership)

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary between £60,000 to £70,000 plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200, 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

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

The recruitment process for this role is managed by Morson Talent, the official recruitment partner to RR SMR. By applying, you consent to having your personal information shared with Morson Talent.

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

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact emma.godfrey@morson.comto arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.

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