Assistant Chief Design Engineer – EC&I

Rolls-Royce SMR

Assistant Chief Design Engineer leading EC&I design and engineering efforts at Rolls-Royce SMR. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative nuclear technology solutions.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £85,600 - £115,800 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

EC&I systemsdesign deliveryprogramme governancerisk managementbudget managementresource managementsupply chain deliverystrategic planningperformance managementmultidisciplinary engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachinginfluencingorganizational capabilitycollaborationcommunicationreportingdecision makingcoordinationstakeholder engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in ElectronicsDegree in Control SystemsChartered Engineer

Industry Keywords

regulated environmentsUK regulatory frameworksALARP principlesBAT principlesengineering programmesindustrialisation strategiesengineering delivery modelprogramme plansrisk reviewsengineering teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a delegate to the Chief Design Engineer, supporting leadership and coordination of the EC&I function
Lead development of the integrated engineering delivery model and programme plans
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering workstreams to deliver complex design scope
Prioritise engineering activities across programme demands in collaboration with project teams
Lead the management of risks and opportunities across EC&I scope
Support development and delivery of EC&I industrialisation strategies
Contribute to development of processes, tools and capability across the department
Support Heads of Discipline in making key technical and programme decisions
Chair programme and risk reviews, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders
Engage with regulators, customers and external organisations to support programme delivery
Influence strategic direction and ensure alignment with wider business objectives
Provide leadership, coaching and direction to engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience across the lifecycle of EC&I systems and design delivery
Strong background in delivering complex engineering programmes within regulated environments
Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and programme delivery activities
Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including ALARP and BAT principles
Experience developing integrated delivery plans and managing programme governance structures
Experience managing risks, budgets, resources and supply chain delivery at scale
Strong organisational leadership capability, including strategic planning and performance management
Ability to influence senior stakeholders across engineering, operations and programme functions
Significant experience in EC&I design and programme delivery within a regulated environment
Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer (or working towards equivalent) desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 30%
Benefits Allowance – £8,500 per annum, 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