Assistant Chief Engineer - Advanced Plant Concepts

Are you a visionary engineer passionate about shaping the future of advanced power systems? Rolls-Royce Submarines is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer – Advanced Plant Concepts, a role that offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical national infrastructure and drive innovation in a field where safety and reliability are paramount.

This position, based in Raynesway, Derby, places you at the heart of developing groundbreaking concepts for submarine power plants. If you are looking to make a significant impact within an enduring and iconic global brand, this could be the next pivotal step in your career journey.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Pioneering Work: You will be instrumental in developing a portfolio of advanced plant concepts, directly influencing the future of submarine technology. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in a high-stakes engineering environment.
• Career Growth & Development: Rolls-Royce is committed to investing in its people. This role offers excellent development opportunities, access to a breadth and depth of challenges, and the chance to grow your career within a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Impactful Contribution: Your work will contribute to critical power systems where safety and reliability are non-negotiable, aligning with Rolls-Royce's mission to power, protect, and connect people everywhere.
• Collaborative Environment: You will be part of an inclusive, innovative culture that fosters belonging and allows you to be your authentic self. The role encourages extensive stakeholder engagement, providing valuable networking and learning experiences.
• Competitive Package: Beyond a competitive salary, Rolls-Royce offers exceptional benefits including bonus schemes, employee support assistance, and employee discounts, demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being.
• Flexible Working: Rolls-Royce embraces hybrid working, allowing for a balance between office, home, and remote locations, managed locally and flexibly. While a significant presence at the workplace is expected for collaboration (averaging three days per week), this model supports work-life integration.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Technical Depth: A strong foundation in first principles science and engineering is essential. The role requires applied experience in concept ideation, maturation, and specifically, nuclear power systems. A Master's or PhD in a relevant technical field, or demonstrable equivalent experience, is highly valued, as is Chartered Engineer status.
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management: You will be leading a team of engineers and driving the management of customer scenarios through extensive stakeholder engagement. This requires strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to envision and develop a portfolio of advanced concepts is crucial. You'll be acting as the primary customer to internal analysis teams, requiring a strategic understanding of how different engineering disciplines contribute to overarching goals.
• Domain Awareness: Awareness of MoD capability management, equipment procurement, and product lifecycle engineering processes within the nuclear domain will be beneficial. A good appreciation of various engineering analysis methods relevant to this sector is also important.
• Security Clearance: Please note that to work within the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, you must hold or be eligible for a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support this application if needed.
• Nationality Requirements: Due to the nature of the work and asset protection, applications are typically progressed from individuals who are UK nationals or, in MoD approved cases, dual nationals.

This Assistant Chief Engineer role represents a significant opportunity for seasoned engineers who are eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology and play a vital role in national security. If you possess the required technical acumen, leadership potential, and a passion for innovation, this position at Rolls-Royce Submarines offers a compelling platform for your continued professional advancement.