Civil/Structural Engineer (Engineering Lead) - Submarines

Job Description

Civil/Structural Engineer (Engineering Lead) – Submarines

Full Time (3 Days minimum on site)

Derby

We have an exciting opportunity for Civil/Structural Engineer to join the Infrastructure Design Authority (IDA). At Raynesway in Derby and supporting satellite sites, we are undertaking a significant redevelopment and expansion to provide new buildings and infrastructure in support of propulsion systems for submarines in the Royal Navy and Australia

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 Engineering Lead – Civil/Structural Structural you will provide technical oversight from concept to detailed design as well as supporting and maintaining our legacy buildings and infrastructure across the submarine’s estate.

What you will be doing:

• Developing and assuring Facility Design Authority standards, processes and procedures are applied to enable safe and successful delivery of new build and modified facilities and infrastructure.
• Providing appropriate technical oversight of Infrastructure design, construction and commissioning activities for facilities / infrastructure projects commissioned by the Submarines Business. In conjunction with other stakeholders
• ​Acting as the Civil/Structural Engineering Intelligent Customer for all matters relating to nuclear and conventional facilities, structures and associated Infrastructure within the Submarines business.
• Providing design, modification and build assurance of the Civil/Structural Infrastructure to the Submarines Business and appropriate Rolls-Royce Design Authorities.
• Assuring appropriate maintenance/inspection of the Civil/Structural Infrastructure at Raynesway as part of a team.

Position /Qualifications

• Experienced Structural Engineer with broad experience in design and/or verification.
• Flexibility to work in wide variety of roles, from small to medium works and maintenance to complex new build design and construction.
• Ability to appraise calculations, drawings and proposals from concept to construction relative to the latest Euro Codes, British Standards, Codes of Practice, Guidance Documents.
• Strong meeting and communication skills to ensure the technical requirements are met whilst ensuring appropriate solutions are derived and difficulties overcome through the design and construction process.
• Experience in temporary works, groundworks, roads, bridges, drainage design and flood mitigation would be desirable.
• A desire to build new skills or develop them further in the Nuclear/safety critical environment would be an advantage.

Preferred

• Chartered or Incorporated Civil or Structural Engineer (IStructE or ICE)
• Engineering (BEng or MEng)

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

Group Property

Posting Date

29 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

12 Aug 2026