Role Title: Lead Engineer – Verification & Validation Capability
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.
About the Team:
The Verification & Validation (V&V) Capability team is fundamental to the successful delivery of the Rolls‑Royce SMR programme.
The team provides the framework that connects requirements, verification and validation activities, exit criteria and compliance evidence across the entire project lifecycle. Working across engineering disciplines, the team develops and continuously improves the capability, methods, processes and digital tools that enable independent, evidence-led compliance assessments needed to demonstrate that the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station meets its requirements, fulfils stakeholder needs and performs as intended.
The team develops integrated V&V processes, standards, templates and guidance, enhances digital toolsets and automation, builds engineering competence through coaching and subject matter networks, and ensures V&V is effectively integrated with Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, E3S, Test and Commissioning.
Our mission is simple: to prove that the power station design and implemented solution meets its requirements and satisfies intent in the most efficient and effective way, from first-of-a-kind through to fleet deployment.
About the Role:
As a Lead Engineer – Verification & Validation Capability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Verification & Validation is performed across the programme.
You will lead the development and continuous improvement of V&V processes, methods, tools and standards that enable effective design verification and product validation. While V&V Delivery Engineers focus on the “what, when and why”, this role focuses on the “how” — ensuring technical excellence, digital integration, consistency and efficiency across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for engineering capability development, digital transformation, systems engineering and continuous improvement to influence how verification and validation is delivered across one of the UK’s most exciting engineering programmes.
We’ll Need You To:
Lead the development and implementation of integrated V&V processes, methods, tools, standards and guidance
Create and maintain efficient digital solutions that support verification, validation and compliance activities
Translate user stories and engineering needs into practical workflows and capability improvements
Drive continuous improvement activities and implement lessons learned across the V&V function
Lead the application of emerging technologies, including automation and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate
Work with SMEs and capability engineers to ensure technical excellence and consistency
Improve V&V awareness and capability across the wider engineering organisation
Develop and deliver training, coaching and guidance to engineers and stakeholders
Ensure V&V processes integrate effectively with Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, E3S, Test and Commissioning
Support strategic resource planning and long-term capability development
Contribute to departmental strategies including V&V strategies and management plans
Support technical quality, competency and safety requirements across the Development Engineering supply chain
Key Skills Required:
We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:
Verification & Validation Expertise Proven experience developing and applying V&V principles across the engineering lifecycle
Experience managing V&V data and maintaining traceability between requirements, activities and evidence
Experience conducting or supporting verification…