Senior Engineer – Heat Exchangers (Design Engineer and Senior Design roles available)

Remote with occasional client visits

(offices in Manchester, Warrington and Derby if preferred)

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 Senior Engineer – Heat Exchangers will work within the Plant Equipment team on the fully Integrated technical solutions, maturity, programme and governance, covering the scope of Heat Exchangers.

This role will be responsible to develop programmes to deliver on multiple fronts, ensuring success of the generic design but also supporting and leading on many site-specific product design activities, working with customers and supply chain on a truly global scale.

The successful candidate will be responsible for not just product development but also cost and programme which will grow as the project and business grows. The design engineer will work with Supply Chain and Cost Engineering team to generate the cost of the component(s) and value engineering.

Key Outcomes for Role Success

• Accountable for the technical maturity of the Heat Exchangers product range.
• Leadership and supervising a team.
• Strategies and delivery models development and implementation.
• Delivery of key business deliverables and milestones.
• Responsible for the governance and quality of team’s outputs.
• Individual will be expected to flex and grow with the demands from the business.
• Individual will be expected to travel on an as appropriate basis between the different sites to support the team.

Key selection criteria for this role are:

Criteria 1 - Product Development

• Demonstrable experience/knowledge of design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of Heat Exchangers.
• Experience of the product lifecycle of Heat Exchangers is preferable to enable an ability to lead. Ideally the candidate has examples of product development, manufacture, verification and safety cases, demonstrating understanding of the project maturity stages and be able to apply that knowledge.
• The candidate will need to be able to balance product development against competing requirements from all the different functions and stakeholders.
• The Design Engineer would be capable of technically checking the work of junior engineers and providing them with coaching.
• The candidate shall have knowledge and prior experience of relevant industry codes and standards, such as ASME III, ASME VIII, TEMA, EN13445, PED/PSSR etc.

Criteria 2 - Ability to build relationships internally and externally

• The role requires the candidate to have the ability to work with multiple stakeholders, create a supporting working environment, and communicate up and down the business hierarchy internally and externally.
• The candidate will need to demonstrate experience dealing with stakeholders internally and externally. Capable of presenting technical and safety case arguments, facilitating technical discussions with third parties. 
• This role encompasses a blend of leadership across technical, programme and people accountabilities so the ability to balance these demands is a key attribute.
• The candidate will be required to support engagements with external stakeholders, including customers, regulators and suppliers. This will include being capable of supporting a variety of discussions with third parties, as well as being capable of leading presentations on complex cross functional topics relevant to the role scope.

Criteria 3 – Programme development & delivery

• The candidate shall be required to develop, manage and lead complex integrated programmes for the defined scope of the role. This will include interacting with other teams delivering dependent activities to ensure progress is monitored and aligned with the integrated programme.
• The candidate shall be required to manage high levels of ambiguity within the programme and work closely with the Manager – Heat Exchangers to provide control and direction.
• The candidate shall be required to manage all risks across the integrated programme and ensure adequate mitigation activities are identified and implemented.
  • The candidate shall be required to support the development and implementation of the supply chain strategy and vendor selection.

Criteria 4 – Lead and manage small engineering team

• The candidate shall be required to lead a small team of direct reports, foster collaboration and innovation within that team, and maintain a positive inclusive team culture. This will include providing direction and ensuring that appropriate governance and assurance is applied in line with the business processes.
• The candidate shall be required to support the expected growth of the wider Plant Equipment team during future phases.
• The candidate shall be an exceptional team player that is prepared to support any aspect of the business when required, display an appropriate questioning attitude and excel in periods of uncertainty within a learning culture. This will include being willing to work in an ever changing and ambiguous environment and remain flexible to the evolving needs of the business, while sustaining exceptional leadership behaviours.

Criteria 5 – Ability to communicate

• The role requires the candidate to communicate and build relationships with a large variety of stakeholders across the business, covering functions such as component design, system design, analysis, verification, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, programme management and business development.
• The candidate will be required to interact with senior leadership, primarily within engineering but also across the different business functions and will be capable of communicating with different levels of the business hierarchy.
• The candidate will be required to support engagements with external stakeholders, including customers, regulators and suppliers. This will include being capable of supporting a variety of discussion with third parties, as well as being capable of leading presentations on complex cross functional topics relevant to the role scope.

Training & Qualifications requirements

The candidate will demonstrate actively working towards Institute recognition, also hold a relevant technical degree level qualification or HND.

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.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive Pay DOE, either Engineer or Senior positions available
• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2200, 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
• (phone number removed)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 vacancy is being handled by Morson Talent, an official recruitment partner to RR SMR. By applying to this vacancy you are consenting to have your personal information shared with Morson Talent. Your details will only be handled in conjunction with RR SMR opportunities.

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 Ricky.Shaw@morson.comto arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.