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**Role: Assistant Chief Design Engineer - Components and Mechanical Equipment****Location: Manchester, Derby or Warrington**Reporting to the Chief Design Engineer (CDE), the Assistant Chief Design Engineer (ACDE) for Components and Mechanical Equipment plays a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of integrated technical solutions across the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme. The ACDE provides expert technical oversight, supports the leadership of large multidisciplinary teams, and ensures that component and mechanical equipment meet all delivery requirements, are fit for purpose and support the power station development.The ACDE acts as a senior technical authority within the Components and Mechanical Equipment function, providing expert oversight across the full engineering lifecycle—from concept development through to design substantiation, manufacture, delivery and installation.The ACDE works closely with senior delivery managers to manage technical risks, resolve key strategic issues, and coordinate and drive all cross-functional dependencies. The role supports the development and governance of mechanical components across both the nuclear and conventional islands where applicable, including in-house and externally sourced equipment. The ACDE also contributes to the development of engineering capability, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.The candidate will be a senior leader in mechanical component / equipment with a strong proven track record of delivery of complex cross functional programmes and with a high level of aptitude for leadership. A strategic thinker who is comfortable leading within a developing business and circumnavigating the challenges that this brings with ambiguity, changing business and customer demands and emergent business needs, demonstrating exemplary leadership behaviours in the face of these challenging circumstances. There is an expectation that the candidate can flex and evolve within the role, within the business and be a leader as the team develops. **Key Selection Criteria:*** Experience in providing an overseeing and governance role. Ability in making big, complex decisions at a senior level. Chairing reviews and governing across the complete component and mechanical equipment landscape.* Demonstrates the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively across multiple engineering and non-engineering disciplines to deliver integrated technical and programme outcomes.* Demonstrates effective leadership across diverse teams and disciplines, fostering collaboration and alignment to deliver complex, high-impact outcomes.* Demonstrable track record and experience of leading mechanical equipment product development programmes over the whole product lifecycle. Experience of multiple components within the nuclear context is essential.* The successful candidate must be comfortable being highly visible within the business, will tackle and operate challenges at every level. Exemplifies strong senior leadership through strategic vision, decisive action, and the ability to inspire and align diverse teams toward common goals.**Pay and Benefits:**We anticipate paying a salary between £80,000 - £106,000 Dependant on Experience* Bonus - Short Term Incentive - Performance Based- target opportunity 20%* Benefits Allowance - £8,500, 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