Description
Lead Civil Structural Engineer - Submarines
Full Time
Derby – Raynesway
Why Rolls-Royce?
We have an exciting opportunity for aChartered or Incorporated Civil/Structural Engineerto join the Infrastructure Design Authority (IDA) at Raynesway in Derby and supporting other satellite sites. We are undertaking a significant redevelopment and expansion to provide new buildings and infrastructure in support Royal Navy (CASD) and AUKUS contracts.
We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.
Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.
You will support small and intermediate works as well as major projects on buildings and supporting infrastructure. As we look to develop our site you will ensure the design is meeting the technical scope and standards of design by supporting meetings, reviewing design submissions and Riba Stage reviews. Part of your role will involve working alongside other internal specialists, including those assuring safety on core facilities and facilitating delivery by our external design partners. As part of the wider IDA team you will oversee the delivery and sentencing of building surveys and provide verification and validation of design and build. No day is the same and every day has new challenges but you will be supported by our growing team.
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average at least three days per week.
What you will be doing:
You will be involved at the start of plans on the nuclear side of the site, providing technical oversight from concept to detailed design as well as supporting and maintaining our legacy buildings and infrastructure across the submarines estate.
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. Collaborating to provide appropriate technical oversight of Infrastructure design, construction and commissioning activities for facilities / infrastructure projects commissioned by the Submarines Business. Where applicable this includes ensuring designs are designed cognisant of the ONR's Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs). 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/testing/inspection of the Civil/Structural Infrastructure at Raynesway as part of a team.
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Experienced Chartered or Incorporated Civil/Structural Engineer with exposure to safety critical large scale complex plant and facilities (Chemical, Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Pharma, Rail) Familiarity with the latest related Euro Codes, British Standards, Codes of Practice, ONR and Guidance Documents. Strong Stakeholder Management capabilities at all levels A good communicator, able to work alongside others as a team or individually on design reviews.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives.
And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need tohold a Security Check (SC) clearancewithout 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, youmust hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
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Job Category
Manufacturing Services
Posting Date
21 Jun 2024; 00:06
Posting End Date
27 Jun 2024
