Onsite
Location: Manchester, Warrington or Derby with Hybrid Working
At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we’re delivering a new generation of nuclear power that will play a critical role in the UK’s energy transition. We’re building something genuinely new – combining engineering excellence, innovation and pace to create scalable, low‑carbon power for decades to come.
We value diversity, inclusion and different perspectives, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work.
We need you to lead and shape Radiographic Testing (RT) capability from the ground up across Rolls‑Royce SMR.
This is a rare opportunity to take full technical ownership of RT strategy and delivery across factory, site and supply chain environments in a highly regulated nuclear context. You’ll act as the RT technical authority, ensuring capability is safe, compliant, future‑proofed and ready to support manufacture of high‑integrity nuclear components.
You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Authorities and external partners to establish industrial radiography capability where it does not currently exist – setting standards, gaining permissions and building long‑term delivery models.
We need you to:
We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical depth and confidence working in regulated environments. You’ll likely have:
It would be beneficial if you also have:
If you meet around 75% of the criteria, we’d still really like to hear from you.
You won’t have direct reports initially, but this role will form the technical cornerstone of a future NDE support team as Rolls‑Royce SMR scales. You’ll play a key role in shaping how RT capability develops long‑term.
We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know – we’re happy to support.
Pay Range:
£60,000.00-

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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