Rolls-Royce SMR
Manager - Electrical Systems & Safety
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Role Title: Manager – Electrical Systems & Safety
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 Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) function is responsible for delivering the integrated electrical systems that underpin the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the SMR power station. Systems Engineering and Safety play a critical role in ensuring these systems meet functional, performance and nuclear safety requirements across the full lifecycle.
About the Role:
As the Manager – Electrical Systems and Safety, you will provide technical leadership across systems engineering and nuclear safety substantiation for Electrical Systems within the SMR programme. You will lead a team responsible for requirements definition, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and verification and validation activities, ensuring full traceability and alignment between system requirements, design solutions and supporting evidence. You will also own and develop the Electrical Systems Safety Case, applying a robust claims–arguments–evidence approach to demonstrate compliance with nuclear safety requirements.
Working closely with design, analysis, safety case and regulatory teams, you will ensure that electrical systems are fully integrated, compliant and supported by high-quality substantiation throughout the design lifecycle.
We’ll Need You To:
- Lead delivery of systems engineering and safety scope for Electrical Systems
- Define and manage requirements, interfaces and system architectures
- Develop and maintain MBSE models and ensure traceability of requirements
- Own and develop the Electrical Systems Safety Case (claims, arguments, evidence)
- Ensure alignment with overarching plant safety case and regulatory expectations
- Work with Verification teams to define and implement V&V strategies
- Ensure systems meet functional, performance and nuclear safety requirements
- Produce and review technical documentation, reports and substantiation outputs
- Engage with regulators, independent nuclear safety teams and external stakeholders
- Manage suppliers and act as an intelligent customer where required
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, setting objectives and supporting capability growth
- Identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies across your scope
- Shape and improve systems engineering processes, tools and methodologies
Key Skills Required:
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:
- Strong experience in systems engineering within complex or highly regulated environments
- Experience defining and managing requirements, interfaces and system architectures
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools
- Experience developing or contributing to safety cases (claims–arguments–evidence structures)
- Understanding of nuclear safety principles, standards and regulatory expectations (e.g. ALARP, IEC standards)
- Experience across the engineering lifecycle, including verification and validation
- Proven ability to lead teams and deliver technical work packages
- Experience reviewing and approving technical outputs from engineers and suppliers
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive or Oil & Gas
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Qualifications:
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards) desirable
- Training or experience in systems engineering and/or nuclear safety case methodologies beneficial
Location:
Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary and Package:
The salary band for this role will be between £60,000 – £78,750 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, reflecting the leadership responsibility and technical depth of the role.
Benefits include:
- Bonus – Performance-related target opportunity up to 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
- Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
- Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
- Home Office Support – £250 one-off payment for new starters
Selection Process:
The closing date for this role is 26th July 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.
Pay Range:
£60,000.00 - £78,750.00
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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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 can thrive.
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