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🥝 Assistant Chief Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce SMR | east midlands, United-Kingdom | Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Role

Assistant Chief Design Engineer – Civil & Structural Engineering

Location

Hybrid working with primary locations in Derby, Warrington or Manchester; flexible arrangements for other locations.

Our Mission

Deliver clean, affordable energy for all. The Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, positioning the UK to become a world leader in SMRs and a premier exporter of green nuclear technology.

The Team

The high performing Civil & Structural Engineering team underpins the physical delivery of the SMR, owning all above- and below-ground structures and infrastructure that define the power station. The team balances regulatory rigour with innovation, developing repeatable, modular design solutions that enable safe, scalable nuclear deployment across the UK and internationally.

The Role

Senior leader and technical authority in civil and structural discipline...

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