Head of E3S Requirements

About the Role

Lead and shape how Environment, Safety, Security and Safeguards (E3S) requirements are defined, embedded, and delivered across the Rolls Royce SMR programme. This senior leadership role sets the strategy for E3S requirements and ensures they are effectively integrated into the design of our power stations, influencing critical design decisions that underpin safe, compliant and world class nuclear delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set the strategy and delivery approach for identifying and embedding E3S requirements into SMR design.
• Lead a diverse, high performing team of E3S professionals supporting Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations.
• Partner with Engineering E3S Integration teams to drive requirements into design outputs.
• Provide expert advice to the business on E3S considerations related to power station design.
• Oversee engagement with customers and external stakeholders on E3S matters.
• Mentor colleagues across Regulatory Affairs and wider SMR teams.
• Ensure high quality outputs at pace, working to demanding programme timelines.

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, traceable integration of E3S requirements within design outputs.
• Timely and high quality delivery of E3S advice, training and analysis.
• Strong governance through effective management of integrated management systems (IMS) and documentation.
• A capable, engaged and continuously developing E3S team.
• Strong collaboration with Engineering and Regulatory stakeholders.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in the UK nuclear industry.
• Strong knowledge of E3S standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with regulators in the UK and/or internationally.
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proven experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders on complex programmes.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to develop and inspire teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Application of international and national E3S standards (Environment, Safety, Security or Safeguards).
• Experience supporting high hazard or highly regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management across internal and external environments.
• Leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in engineering, safety or science.

Location & Ways of Working

Location: Flexible (UK based). We offer hybrid, flexible and part time working arrangements to support both you and the role.

Reward & Benefits

• Salary Range: £85,600 - £114,400 with bonus up to 20% plus 15% long term incentive cash plan.
• Benefits allowance: £8,500.
• Pension: Standard Rolls Royce SMR pension 12%.
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible and inclusive working environment.

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.