Head of Structural Engineering

Head of Structural Engineering page is loaded Head of Structural Engineeringlocations: Derby, UK: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100857 Role: Head of Structural Engineering Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester The Business Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are positioned to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK's premier green export capability, shaping the future of low carbon power. The Team The Structural Engineering team delivers the high integrity structures that underpin our entire power station design. From reactor island structures capable of withstanding seismic and external hazards to complex conventional buildings, the team drives innovation, safety and integration across diverse programmes and site specific deployments. Summary We are seeking a Head of Structural Engineering to lead multiple specialist teams covering reactor island, conventional buildings and site specific structural design. This senior leader will define strategy, strengthen technical governance and ensure all structural solutions are safe, justified, compliant and fully integrated across our engineering programmes. Key Responsibilities We'll need you to: Leading strategy, ways of working and technical governance across all structural engineering domains. Overseeing delivery of robust, justified and hazard resistant structural designs. Developing capability and resilience within a large multidisciplinary team of staff and secondees. Managing supply chain design contracts to ensure quality, integration and timely delivery.This is a pivotal, high profile leadership role requiring strategic influence, collaborative leadership and first class communication skills to guide our organisation through complex and ambitious engineering programmes, as well as: Essential Skills / Qualifications A degree (or equivalent experience) in Structural, Civil or a related engineering discipline. Extensive experience delivering structural design across the full lifecycle of complex nuclear or major infrastructure projects. Proven senior leadership of large technical teams within uncertain and fast changing environments. We'll ask about your experience engaging regulators, clients and cross functional teams to align design, delivery and safety case development. Location We offer hybrid working, with regular attendance expected at our offices in Manchester, Warrington or Derby , plus occasional travel to partner, regulator and client sites. Salary and Package We anticipate paying a salary in the range of £85,600 to £110,700 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 purchasesYou'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 We are Rolls-Royce SMR A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We're proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. 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.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. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what's important to you. Whether it's investments, insurances or wellbeing, it's in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance. Your career journey At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don't just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it's helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce