Senior Engineer - Verification & Validation Delivery; Civils​/Mechanical

Senior Engineer - Verification & Validation Delivery (Civils / Mechanical) page is loaded## Senior Engineer - Verification & Validation Delivery (Civils / Mechanical) locations:
Manchester, UK:
Warrington, UK:
Derby, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
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February 8, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100421###
** Role

Title:

** Senior Engineer – Verification & Validation Delivery (Civils/Mechanical)
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.

The Development Engineering organisation is accountable for proving that the SMR power station design meets its objectives and requirements. It is also accountable for providing data and evidence to support the development of the power station design and delivery through the execution of verification, tests, demonstration, and research and technology programmes. This encompasses not just the domain of nuclear engineering, but the broader range of engineering and operations functions necessary to deliver a major infrastructure project.###

** About the Role
** Senior Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineers fulfil a key role in Rolls-Royce SMR’s Systems Engineering approach to design by leading the process of verifying that our power station design meets all its requirements. This forms a core part of our strategy to offer a delivery‑certain solution, by using modern engineering tools and techniques (analysis, rig testing, etc.) to prove the design before starting construction.

As a Senior V&V Engineer, you will take ownership of complex, safety‑critical, or business‑critical areas of the power station aligned with your expertise and experience. Your initial responsibility will be to develop a comprehensive verification strategy, outlining the activities to be performed and the evidence required to demonstrate compliance.

You will collaborate closely with design leads and technical specialists across the engineering team to execute this strategy. Throughout the verification lifecycle, you will lead the process of confirming design compliance for your assigned areas, based on the evidence generated. In addition to technical leadership, you will mentor other V&V Engineers, helping to build team capability, and provide rigorous technical reviews of outputs to ensure quality and consistency.

The key responsibilities include:
* Development of verification and validation strategies within area of responsibility
* Acting as an intelligent customer in the V&V of the plant and wider Rolls-Royce SMR business
* Supporting the Verification and Validation of the safety case
* Production of reports for regulatory bodies and presentation/discussion of these reports with regulators as required
* Defining the objectives and requirements for verification and validation activities (rig tests, analyses, etc.) and agreeing these with delivery teams
* Reviewing/auditing and collecting evidence of verification activities conducted internally and externally within the supply chain
* Collating evidence and using it to assess compliance to requirements
* Managing technical interfaces across functions to ensure coherent and efficient technical solutions###
** We’ll Need You To:
*** Lead verification and validation work packages for complex structures, systems or components
* Develop and execute verification strategies aligned to business and regulatory expectations
* Assess evidence and determine compliance with design requirements
* Provide mentorship, coaching and high‑quality technical reviews across the V&V team
* Work collaboratively across engineering and project functions to resolve issues and ensure quality outcomes
* Represent V&V in discussions with suppliers, customers, technical specialists and regulators###
** Key

Skills Required:

*** Experience in verification and validation of new or existing civil/structural/mechanical structures, systems, or components, ideally in a safety‑critical and highly regulated industry (nuclear desirable but not…