Senior Engineer Pipework Component Design

Overview

At Rolls–Royce SMR, we are delivering clean, affordable, sustainable energy. We are recruiting a Senior Engineer – Pipework Component Design to join our team responsible for high‑integrity pipework component design for our SMR power stations.

Responsibilities

• Design pipework components to ASME III / ASME B31.x / EN 13480 / PED and internal safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Produce design substantiation, technical specifications, calculations and justifications.
• Review drawings, isometrics, material selections and supplier documentation.
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical queries, ensuring manufacturability, material traceability and compliance.
• Support audits, inspections, and assurance activities across the programme.
• Contribute to FMEA, ALARP assessments, and option‑selection activities.
• Provide technical oversight, coaching and peer reviews to uplift team capability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pipework component design.
• Strong understanding of ASME III, ASME B31.x, EN 13480, PED or similar high‑integrity industry codes.
• Experience producing design substantiation/justification and safety‑critical technical documentation.
• Exposure to fabrication, installation or field engineering.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing and regulatory/inspection bodies.
• HNC/degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar; Chartered (or working towards) is desirable.

Location & Hybrid Working

Flexible hybrid working with office hubs in Derby, Manchester and Warrington. Typical attendance 1–2 days per week, arrangements discussed during recruitment.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary £48,000 – £62,500 DOE
• Performance related bonus 12.5%
• Benefits allowance £2,200 per annum
• Pension 12% employer + 6% employee contributions
• 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) with up to 4 days buy/sell option
• Private medical insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life assurance 6× pensionable pay £250
• One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Equal Opportunity

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.

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