Rolls-Royce
Civil/Structural Engineer (Engineering Lead) - Submarines
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Engineering Lead - Civil Structural - Submarines
Full Time (3 Days minimum on site)
Derby
We have an exciting opportunity for Civil/Structural Engineer to join the Infrastructure Design Authority (IDA). At Raynesway in Derby and supporting satellite sites, we are undertaking a significant redevelopment and expansion to provide new buildings and infrastructure in support of propulsion systems for submarines in the Royal Navy and Australia.
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
As the Engineering Lead – Civil/Structural
You will provide technical oversight from concept to detailed design as well as supporting and maintaining our legacy buildings and infrastructure across the submarine’s estate.
What you will be doing:
- Developing and assuring Facility Design Authority standards, processes and procedures are applied to enable safe and successful delivery of new build and modified facilities and infrastructure.
- Providing appropriate technical oversight of Infrastructure design, construction and commissioning activities for facilities / infrastructure projects commissioned by the Submarines Business. In conjunction with other stakeholders.
- Acting as the Civil/Structural Engineering Intelligent Customer for all matters relating to nuclear and conventional facilities, structures and associated Infrastructure within the Submarines business.
- Providing design, modification and build assurance of the Civil/Structural Infrastructure to the Submarines Business and appropriate Rolls-Royce Design Authorities.
- Assuring appropriate maintenance/inspection of the Civil/Structural Infrastructure at Raynesway as part of a team.
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Position / Qualifications
- Experienced Structural Engineer with broad experience in design and/or verification.
- Flexibility to work in a wide variety of roles, from small to medium works and maintenance to complex new build design and construction.
- Ability to appraise calculations, drawings and proposals from concept to construction relative to the latest Euro Codes, British Standards, Codes of Practice, Guidance Documents.
- Strong meeting and communication skills to ensure the technical requirements are met whilst ensuring appropriate solutions are derived and difficulties overcome through the design and construction process.
- Experience in temporary works, groundworks, roads, bridges, drainage design and flood mitigation would be desirable.
- A desire to build new skills or develop them further in the Nuclear/safety critical environment would be an advantage.
Preferred
- Chartered or Incorporated Civil or Structural Engineer (IStructE or ICE)
- Engineering (BEng or MEng)
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To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
Our vision
Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade 8-10
Please contact paul.gargett@rolls-royce.com for further information
Job Category
Group Property
Posting Date
29 Jul 2026; 00:07
Posting End Date
12 Aug 2026
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