Chief Design Engineer
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Chief Design Engineer Technology
Full Time Pattern
Derby - Hybrid
In this role you will own and deliver validated Technical Programmes to satisfy requirements covering packages of work ranging from Sub-System System to Multiple Systems.
What you will be doing
Defining the technical governance for the delivery for the Technology Programmes and be accountable for its implementation. This includes owning the Engineering Management Plan for Technology and the associated key technical policies
Leading collation of customer technical requirements for the Technology Programmes and decision making by providing clear engineering recommendations
Own the Target Books for all future reactor plant applications and be accountable for their implementation
Working closely with the UK MoD to ensure adequate assurance is undertaken for the future reactor plant development
Working closely with MoD and other industrial partners to ensure integration of future plants and components are integrated into the associated platforms
Supporting Product Safety Boards as appropriate at Product Business and Company levels
Why Rolls-Royce
Work with us and well welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office home or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons frequency will depend on business needs nature of role what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
Who were looking for
Professionally qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or other national equivalent higher degree preferred)
Member of a recognised UK engineering institution
Ideally completed the NSSC or equivalent course
Proven experience working in a technical leadership role
Experience of leading teams of engineers and acting in a technical governance capacity
Ideally experience of the technical exchange programme with the KTP
Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements
Understanding of product safety management processes
Understanding of the technology development and implementation processes
Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll know we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing competitive resilient business.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or in MoD approved cases a dual national.
Grade: Management Level B
Closing Date: 12th November 2025
For further information please contact: Alison Connaughton
Job Category
Mechanical SystemsPosting Date
02 Nov 2025; 00:11Posting End Date
11 Nov 2025Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Mold Remediation
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Basic Math
- Host/Hostess Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Water Damage Restoration
- Emergency Management
- Auto Restoration
- Fire Restoration
- Financial Report Interpretation
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