Chief Design Engineer - Civil and Structural
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.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Chief Design Engineer - Civil and Structural, to be involved in an industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
Reporting to the Chief Integration Engineer, the Chief Design Engineer – Civil and Structural is accountable for leading the development of the physical RR SMR power station site design, covering civil and structural engineering.
This role will be responsible for ensuring the civil and structural aspects of the power station design are matured consistently with all siting factors understood and managed. The role will require extensive interfacing and team working around the entire programme, internally and externally, developing the civils design of all systems, structures and components of the RR SMR with a clear focus on all power station level key attributes.
The role is accountable for leadership of the following key areas: Civil structures systems and components across the power station, including the civil modularisation solutions and embodiment across the power station and all aspects of Civils and structures design and substantiation.
The role will provide a critical input and support to the operational construction phase strategic development, planning and delivery, as a critical part of the RR SMR programme.
The candidate will be an engineering leader with a strong proven record of delivery of large complex programmes with extensive supply chain engagement and complex design integration challenges. The candidate will demonstrate power station (or equivalent) knowledge and have experience of leading civil engineering design programmes, with strong experience of Civils and structural design and of multi-disciplinary design integration.
1. Develop and lead the civil and structural team to ensure a fully integrated complete power station design is developed.
2. Provide senior leadership to deliver all aspects of the development programme covering civil engineering systems, structures and components across the power station, the modularisation solution and embodiment across the power station and all aspects of Civils and structures design and substantiation.
3. Provide leadership across the business in all aspects of civil and structural engineering, supporting engagement with customers and stakeholders as needed.
4. Input to the physical adaptation and variant requirements management for SMR applications across projects, covering different global regions and sites.
5. Provide input and support to the operations and delivery organisation of the business, providing key governance and assurance across the Civils design domain.
6. Assist the Chief Integration engineer in managing the measurement and monitoring of compliance with the power station top level attributes and objectives, with specific focus on the physical site characteristics, construction metrics and cost.
7. Provide wider support to engagement with Business Development and prospective customers as needed in support of the engineering function.
8. Provide support and integrate engineering output into the supply chain and wider operations business as needed.
9. Implement the programme Health, Safety and Environment policy on all designated activities.
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