Chemical Process Engineer - Submarines

Job Description

Chemical Process Engineer - Submarines

Full-Time / Hybrid

Derby

An excellent Chemical Process Engineer opportunity has arisen at our site in Derby. As the Chemical Process Engineer you will given the opportunity use your deep experience in chemical engineering to play a part in the Regeneration of the Raynesway Nuclear Licenced Site. This once in a lifetime major infrastructure programme is replacing the current facilities with modern state of the art manufacturing capability.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

As the Chemical Process Engineer you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role taking technical ownership, managing supplier and stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance and supporting and leading projects to successful completion.. This unique opportunity will allow you to experience the full lifecycle through initial design, detailing, installation, commissioning and operational phases.

What you will be doing

• Act as ‘Intelligent Customer’ for chemical engineering aspects of design and construction.
• Actively working with and giving direction to supply chain partners and internal stakeholders
• Provide technical authority, mentorship and review input for junior engineers and cross-functional design teams.
• Ensure that principles of inherent safety, hierarchy of controls and simplification are embedded into the design.
• Review and acceptance of chemical engineering documentation and drawings produced by the external supply chain.
• Supporting the Engineering Manager in ensuring that Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) both internally and in the external supply chain are performing chemical engineering work.
• Implement engineering controls on chemical process engineering work carried out internally and in the external supply chain.
• Ensuring that chemical process systems are adequately commissioned and decommissioned.

Who we’re looking for:

• Chemical Process Engineer experienced in the design, construction and operation of nuclear and/or conventional facilities and infrastructure within the UK ideally including experience of undertaking and assessing design of facilities.
• Experience of working on COMAH or similar high hazard sites, (Nuclear ,Chemical, Petrochem).
• Knowledge of Process Safety tools and techniques
• Understanding of modern control principles relating to chemical processes
• Familiarity with Nuclear Site Licensing Conditions, Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs) or (SRAM) and (SRAGs) advantageous.
• Chemical/Process Engineering degree or similar relevant discipline, although experience and capability will be taken into consideration.

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.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Transformation & Operations

Posting Date

29 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

05 Aug 2026