Join to apply for the Heat Exchanger Design Engineer role at Rolls-Royce SMR 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Heat Exchanger Design Engineer role at Rolls-Royce SMR Ref: 340 Department: Engineering - Reactor Components & Mechanical Equipment Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington Employment type: Full-time Salary: £40,000 - £52,500 Closing date: 23/07/2025 Role Related Role Title: Heat Exchanger Design Engineer Location: Warrington, Derby or Manchester - flexible hybrid UK location 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 Heat Exchanger Design Engineer. The Design Engineer - Heat Exchanger will work within the Plant Equipment team on the fully integrated technical solutions, maturity, programme, and governance, covering the scope of Heat Exchangers. The Design Engineer will conduct the design of multiple heat exchangers across the Rolls-Royce SMR power station, using the best available knowledge and technology to trade and meet highly challenging and complex requirements. The design will be governed via Rolls-Royce SMR Integrated Management System that combines all the policies, procedures, processes, standards to be delivered within agreed timeframe with the customers. Key role responsibilities: Product Development We are looking for demonstrable experience/knowledge of design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of Heat Exchangers. Experience of the product lifecycle of Heat Exchangers is preferable to enable a potential to lead. Ideally the candidate has examples of product development, manufacture, verification and safety cases, demonstrating understanding of the project maturity stages and be able to apply that knowledge. Ability to communicate and build relationships The role requires the candidate to communicate and build relationships with a large variety of stakeholders across the business, covering functions such as component design, system design, analysis, verification, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, programme management and business development. A part of the role is to interact with senior leadership, primarily within engineering but also across the different business functions, and will be capable of communicating with different levels of the business hierarchy. Programme development & delivery The candidate shall be required to develop and manage engineering programmes for the defined scope of the role. This will include interacting with other teams delivering dependent activities to ensure progress is monitored and aligned with the integrated programme. The candidate shall be required to manage high levels of ambiguity within the programme and work closely with the Manager - Heat Exchangers to provide control and direction. Team Working We are looking for an exceptional team player that is prepared to support any aspect of the business when required, display an appropriate questioning attitude and excel in periods of uncertainty within a learning culture. This will include being willing to work in an ever changing and ambiguous environment, and remain flexible to the evolving needs of the business. Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders The role requires the candidate to have the ability to work with multiple stakeholders, create a supporting working environment, and communicate up and down the business hierarchy internally and externally. Pay And Benefits We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5% Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days. Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases Company Related We are Rolls-Royce SMR Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination. We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues Our Culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. 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