Job Description

Job Title: Naval Reactor Plant Fluid Systems Operations Section Leader

Working Pattern: 37 hours days

Working location: Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) Fluid Systems Operations Section Leader to join our Services Systems department at Rolls-Royce Submarines (RRSL) in Derby.

This is a great opportunity to develop a broad technical knowledge, including elements of the NRP that RRSL are not the Technical Authority for. 

Why Rolls-Royce?

We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

The Operations Section reports to the Fluid Systems Group Leader and works closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) customer and UK Royal Navy to support the delivery of the suite of documents that define how the NRP will be operated during commissioning and through-life. As well as this key area of scope, the Operations Section Leader will also be involved in leading a team of engineers to support maintaining the design intent and safety case through-life.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you will be doing:

You will be leading the Fluid Systems Operations Section.

This will involve:

Responsibility for defined technical packages of work providing leadership and delivery against customer programme milestones with agreed costs, timescales, and quality requirements.Managing the Fluid Systems Operations Section workload and supporting the development of the engineers within the team.Ensuring process adherence and appropriate governance is applied to all design led activities.Creating and sustaining positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders.Resolving problems through evaluative judgements and through application and understanding of standard methods and processes. Analysing factual information from multiple sources, interpreting results, and identifying effective solutions by applying their own technical knowledge, expertise, and engineering judgement.Actively encouraging and supporting the identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Masters or Batchelors degree in an Engineering or relevant Science or Mathematics degree    subject with suitable experience. Knowledge of NRP Fluid Systems and Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) operating philosophy is highly desirable.Proactive, persistent and customer focused with a high level of self-motivation and initiative, and able to stand-alone.Proven ability to meet required quality, cost, and delivery expectations.An ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking and decision making on a range of technical problems.Effective interpersonal, communication and coaching skills essential for liaising with peers and supervision.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re 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 we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

18 Dec 2024; 00:12

Posting End Date

16 Jan 2025