Design & Construction Lead

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology firm is hiring an HS&E Design & Construction Lead to ensure safety compliance across design and construction phases. The position requires expertise in UK health and safety legislation and a track record in complex regulated environments. The role is hybrid, offering an attractive salary package and additional benefits. It emphasizes fostering a culture of safety while working collaboratively with engineering teams and regulatory bodies.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

12.5% bonus opportunity

£2,200 benefits allowance

Life assurance

Income protection

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartered IOSH membership, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and ALARP principles.
• Proven experience in design safety in complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of Design & Construction safety policies.
• Partner with engineering teams to deliver compliant health and safety documentation.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence across all phases of design and construction.

Skills

Health and safety management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent experience

Tools

HAZOP and FMEA methodologies

Safety Case documentation

Job description

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 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.# **HS&E Design & Construction Lead****Location: Manchester, Warrington, Derby with Hybrid working available****Package: We anticipate paying a salary between £57,600 - £75,600 DoE plus benefits.**We’re building something that matters: safe, sustainable, repeatable small modular nuclear reactors that help power a net‑zero future. Our work is purposeful, ambitious, and grounded in making a meaningful impact on the world.### **The Team**You’ll join a forward‑thinking Health, Safety & Environment function that is shaping how safety is embedded into every aspect of design and engineering. Our team exists to influence, guide and innovate so we can deliver a world‑class SMR product safely and responsibly.### **Role Summary**We need a **HS&E Design & Construction Lead** to help shape and implement our health and safety approach across the design and construction phases. Reporting into the Head of HSEQ, you’ll ensure safety is built into design from day one and support teams in meeting their legal and regulatory duties.### **Key Deliverables**We need you to: – Lead the deployment of our Design & Construction safety policies, providing expert guidance so engineering teams fully meet their CDM responsibilities. – Create meaningful safety insight through written reports on LRA, HAZOP, FMEA and other key design safety processes. – Partner with the ONR and engineering teams to deliver clear, compliant health and safety documentation that supports the Safety Case. – Drive a culture of safety excellence across all phases of design and future construction, applying innovative thinking and best practice.### **Why This Role Matters**This is a highly visible, strategically important role, suited to someone who wants to influence how an entire organisation designs and builds safely.### **Essential Skills & Experience**– Chartered or working toward Chartered IOSH membership, or equivalent experience. – Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and ALARP principles. – Proven experience in design safety in complex, regulated environments (e.g., nuclear, energy, infrastructure). – Ability to coach, influence and build strong relationships across engineering, regulators and senior leaders.### **Location & Ways of Working**This role is based flexibly, with hybrid working and occasional travel to design offices, partner sites and test facilities as required.### **What’s in It for You**A base salary between **£57,500–£75,600** , **£2,200 benefits allowance**, **12.5% bonus opportunity**, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, income protection and £250 new joiner payment — alongside meaningful career development in a pioneering industry.### **Selection Process**You can expect a fair and supportive process, including an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition followed by competency‑based interviews with the HSEQ leadership team. BPSS clearance will be required as part of the offer process.### **Inclusion Matters to Us**We’re committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. If you meet **75%** of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. We’re happy to discuss flexible working or adjustments at any stage of the process.**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 SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.**Join our talent