We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
The Electrical Systems team is responsible for delivering safe, resilient and technically robust electrical infrastructure across the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station. Lighting systems — for normal operation, accident/emergency conditions and escape routes — form an essential part of the plant’s safety and operability. These systems must meet stringent engineering, safety and regulatory requirements while supporting consistent, maintainable and high‑quality plant design.
About The Role
As a Lead Electrical Engineer you will provide technical expertise across the full lifecycle of lighting systems, from system architecture and sub‑system design through to equipment specification, selection and verification. You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure lighting systems meet all functional, environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.
You will act as a responsible designer and intelligent customer depending on the task, safeguarding the technical integrity of design outputs and ensuring the final verified design of the power station reflects robust lighting engineering practices. You will also support standardisation and the development of commoditised approaches to lighting system design across the plant.
The role includes participating in long‑term strategic planning, identifying and mitigating risks, contributing to policy and process development, and representing the electrical discipline in meetings, working groups and supplier/regulator interactions. You may also oversee contract partners and mentor more junior engineers.
We’ll Need You To
Key Skills Required
We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:
We welcome applicants from a wide range of regulated sectors such as defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear and energy.
Location:
Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site:
Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary And Package
The salary band for this role will be between £63,600–£83,500 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be some flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and, in due course, the role may be developed further.
Benefits Include
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, and a culture that values diversity, collaboration and continuous learning.
Selection Process
The closing date for this role is 18th May 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
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:
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