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Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) offers a British solution to a global energy challenge, placing us at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity and positioning the UK as a future world leader in clean energy technology.\nThe team\nThe Power Station Integration team sits at the centre of our plant design, bringing together engineering disciplines to define how the full power station operates as one integrated system, ensuring performance, coherence and optimisation across an innovative and complex product. The team is responsible for defining power station level requirements, capabilities and attributes, and ensuring these are integrated and delivered across the design.\nThe role\nIn this context, we are looking for a Grid Code Lead to join our Power Station Integration team to support the delivery of our generic design and future deployment programmes.\nAs Grid Code Lead within RR SMR, you will have a strong understanding of the UK Grid Code and be responsible for ensuring Grid Code requirements are correctly interpreted and considered throughout the power station design. You will drive plant-level Grid Code compliance activities and support system teams in understanding their requirements, demonstrating compliance and resolving any compliance-related issues.\nWhat we'll need you to do\nWe'll need you to:\nAct as a technical expert for UK Grid Code requirements applicable to the RR SMR power station.\n\nInterpret Grid Code obligations and ensure communication of their implications to engineering and programme teams.\n\nSupport multidisciplinary engineering teams in implementing Grid Code requirements within their designs.\n\nWork with teams across the organisation to develop and the power station Grid Code requirements baseline and ensure these are captured and flowed down into system and equipment specifications.\n\nSupport development of compliance matrices, compliance strategies and assessment methodologies.\n\nReview and challenge compliance evidence produced by engineering teams and suppliers.\n\nIdentify, manage and escalate Grid Code compliance risks, assumptions and issues.\n\nProvide specialist input to design reviews, requirements reviews and regulatory submissions.\n\nEngage with external organisations, regulators, network operators, customers and technical specialists as required.\n\nSupport international deployment opportunities by assessing and interpreting country-specific Grid Code requirements and connection obligations.\n\nPromote best practice and develop organisational capability in relation to Grid Code compliance.\n\nWhat you'll bring\nAs you can see, this is a technically focused role requiring strong engineering judgement, stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence complex design decisions across a multidisciplinary organisation. You'll also bring:\nAn engineering qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience within electrical engineering, power systems engineering or a related discipline.\n\nStrong experience interpreting and applying Grid Code requirements within power generation, energy infrastructure or transmission projects.\n\nExperience developing Grid Code compliance strategies, compliance matrices and evidence-based compliance assessments.\n\nProven ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical engineering requirements.\n\nExperience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.\n\nStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical decisions and gain alignment across multiple functions.\n\nExperience reviewing technical studies and design evidence to support compliance claims.\n\nA structured and analytical approach to problem solving, risk management and decision making.\n\nExperience in the application of systems engineering including requirement management would be beneficial.\n\nExperience engaging with transmission system operators, network operators or regulatory bodies would be advantageous.\n\nKnowledge of European Grid Codes, ENTSO-E requirements, and experience supporting customers in Czechia, Sweden or other European countries would be advantageous\n\nLocation\nWe offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and this role can be based from any Rolls-Royce SMR location. Regular travel will be required to support stakeholder engagement, partner organisations, collaborative programmes and industry activities across the UK and internationally.\nWhat's In It For Me?\nWe anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750\n\nBonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%\n\nBenefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package\n\nPension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.\n\nHolidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.\n\nPrivate Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care\n\nLife Assurance - 6x pensionable pay\n\n£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases\n\nYou'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, where your work will directly contribute to the future of clean, affordable and reliable energy generation.\nSelection Process\nThe recruitment process is expected to consist of an initial conversation with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by formal interview stages with key stakeholders from across Engineering.\nDue to the nature of our industry, successful candidates will be required to complete:\nBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance\nDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening\nFinancial probity checks\nPlease note that this role is also subject to Export Control requirements.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We believe diversity of thought, experience and perspective strengthens our business and creates better outcomes for our colleagues, customers and communities.\nAs a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and your employment with us.\n\nPay Range:\n-\n£\nWhy Join Us?\nYou’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:\nA flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.\nOpportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.\nA culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.\nWe 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.\nConfidence 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.\nAlso, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch - we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.\nOur Application Process\nDue to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. 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