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Job Description Decommissioning Engineer - Submarines Full Time Derby (with various site visits (Rosyth, Devonport and Vulcan) not limited to.) Decommissioning capability is a new function required for the future progress and development of the Raynesway site, There will also be a requirement to assist in the Submarine disposal programme. This role will require travel to other sites around the UK in support of the decommissioning programmes. As the Decommissioning Engineer you will be required to Manage and control the planning, sequencing and completion of post-operational clean out, care and maintenance, de-plant, decontamination and demolition of nuclear Facilities and Submarine disposal, including site characterisation, decommissioning planning and application of decommissioning technologies and techniques. Management of contractors during site operations will be a requirement of the role to ensure compliance. This is a multi-function role, needing total flexibility to enable swift mobilisation and in return there will be vast and varied knowledge gained. 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. What you will be doing: Developing overall (i.e site) and individual facility ‘outline’ and ‘detailed’ decommissioning strategies and plans. Conducting decommissioning feasibility studies and assessments, and defining decommissioning execution logic to mitigate technical and programmatic risks. Application (through design and/or operational advice) of decommissioning principles, including: site characterisation, decommissioning planning and application of decommissioning technologies and techniques. Planning and definition of decommissioning execution logic to assure safety and efficiency, decommissioning preparedness and risk mitigation techniques, supervision and control of physical activities. Support (through design and/or operational advice) effective decommissioning risk management, including: identifying hazards or significant changes; assessing risks and identifying the associated engineered and/or administrative risk reduction or mitigation actions. Application of knowledge of environmental and waste legislation relating to decommissioning activities. Development of technical specifications for contractor tendering. Assist in the development of characterisation and sample plans. Management of Contractors. Position Qualifications: Understanding of decommissioning strategic objectives, typical decommissioning phases and decommissioning safety cases. Knowledge of planning, sequencing and completion of post-operational clean out, care and maintenance, de-plant, decontamination and demolition of nuclear facilities. Knowledge and application of techniques and methods for site characterisation to support decommissioning strategy development and validation of decommissioning plans. Data Quality Objectives (DQO) & Data Quality Assessment (DQA). Knowledge and application of typical decommissioning techniques, including Post Operational Clean Out (POCO), decontamination, dismantling, de-energising and demolition. Knowledge and application of methods and techniques for site radiological assessment & material sorting, waste processing, conditioning & passivation, waste storage & transport, and waste disposal (licencing and/or repository). For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. 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. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.  The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.  It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Grade: 7-10 Job Category Engineering for Services Posting Date 30 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 14 Feb 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.