Senior Welding Engineer/Technician

Rolls Royce SMR is on a mission to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. As the leading Small Modular Reactor programme in Europe, we’re building a British solution to a global energy challenge and shaping one of the country’s most significant green export opportunities.

The appointment of a Senior Welding Engineer/Technician is a pivotal point in our growth and in developing, implementing and qualifying high-integrity welding solutions for nuclear power plant pipework and components. The role also acts as a technical advisor, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver robust welding strategies... at scale! This will include:

Develop and qualify welding techniques for high-integrity nuclear pipework.

Define and support welding strategy across Rolls-Royce SMR manufacturing and supply chain activities.

Lead welding process qualification activities, including pWPS, PQR and supporting documentation in accordance with ASME III and IX.

Assess welding process robustness, repeatability and long-term performance.

Support standardisation of designs to facilitate efficient manufacture.

Provide expert technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing and commissioning teams.

Work closely with regulators, suppliers and external partnes.

Support implementation of welding processes across the SMR programme.

We seek an influential and resilient individual who must have significant experience developing, qualifying and justifying welding techniques for high-integrity pipework and we will need your application to showcase your experience and knowledge in the following areas:

Experience managing welding process qualifications and associated documentation, particularly mechanised orbital GTAW.

Background in operational welding environments within Nuclear, Power Generation and/or Oil & Gas sectors.

• •Professional welding qualifications are highly beneficial (e.g. International Institute of Welding (IIW) / European Welding Federation (EWF) Welding Engineer/Technologist/Specialist status or CSWIP Senior/Welding Inspector
• •Experience working with safety-critical products and enhanced quality controls.

Proven capability to plan, manage and deliver technical work packages.

Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and external partners.

Location & Ways of Working

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity. In return we offer:

A salary between £50,640 and £66,500 depending on experience

12.5% performance related bonus

A benefits allowance of £2,200 to build a personalised package

Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee

Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

£250 one-off home office setup payment

You’ll join a forward thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:

A flexible and supportive working environment

Opportunities for career progression and professional development

A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning


 Pay Range:

£50,600.00 -

£66,465.00
 Why Join Us?

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.
• •A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

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:

• •Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• •Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• •Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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