Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Decommissioning Engineer - Submarines
Plan and oversee nuclear submarine decommissioning, safety, and contractor management.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Decommissioning Engineer – Submarines role is based in Derby and involves full‑time work with regular site visits to Rosyth, Devonport, Vulcan and other UK locations supporting decommissioning programmes, including submarine disposal. The position requires managing planning, sequencing and completion of post‑operational clean‑out, care and maintenance, de‑plant, decontamination and demolition of nuclear facilities. Key duties include developing overall and facility‑level decommissioning strategies, conducting feasibility studies, applying decommissioning principles, planning execution logic for safety and efficiency, and supervising physical activities. The role also supports risk management, ensures compliance with environmental and waste legislation, and creates technical specifications for contractor tendering. • Develop site and facility decommissioning strategies and detailed plans • Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and define execution logic • Apply decommissioning principles, including site characterisation and technology selection • Supervise and control physical decommissioning activities ensuring safety and efficiency • Support risk management by identifying hazards and implementing mitigation actions • Ensure compliance with environmental and waste legislation • Prepare technical specifications for contractor tendering and manage contractors
Key Responsibilities
- ▸decommissioning strategy
- ▸feasibility study
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸technical specs
- ▸site visits
- ▸environmental compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must understand decommissioning strategic objectives, typical phases and safety cases, and have knowledge of post‑operational clean‑out, decontamination, dismantling, radiological assessment and waste handling techniques. Familiarity with data quality objectives, site characterisation, and environmental legislation is required. A Security Check clearance is required; Rolls‑Royce will support the application if needed, and applicants must be UK nationals or MoD‑approved dual nationals. Employment grade is 7‑10, with salary dependent on experience, and the role is part of a multi‑year transformation programme aimed at building a resilient, competitive company. • Understand decommissioning phases, safety cases, and nuclear facility processes • Apply knowledge of radiological assessment, waste processing, licensing and disposal • Hold or obtain Security Check clearance; must be UK national or MoD‑approved dual national
Requirements
- ▸decommissioning
- ▸radiological
- ▸waste handling
- ▸security clearance
- ▸uk national
- ▸grade 7‑10
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers the chance to work on world‑class solutions within a culture that values individuality, diverse perspectives and high performance. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that drives progress, protects people and connects communities worldwide.
Work Environment
Onsite