Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Submarines
Rolls-Royce Plc
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Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Submarines
Full Time
Derby
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Fire Safety Engineering Lead to join the Infrastructure Design Authority (IDA) at Raynesway in Derby and supporting satellite sites. This is an exciting time to join us as 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 Fire Safety Engineering Lead you will be the Subject Matter Specialist for Fire Safety for Rolls Royce Submarines properties, supporting delivery of Fire Engineering Intelligent Customer role for Rolls Royce Submarines.
What you will be doing:
- Pro-actively providing advice and guidance on fire safety requirements/ standards to a variety of stakeholders, whilst working closely with relevant Design Authorities, designers and maintainers regarding design, installation/construction, maintenance, operation and modification of nuclear and conventional Infrastructure and plant.
- Providing design and build assurance to all Submarines infrastructure projects inclusive of nuclear and conventional projects.
- Assuring both Rolls-Royce and Regulatory Fire Safety requirements have been appropriately incorporated into the design and modification of new/existing conventional and nuclear facilities and associated infrastructure.
- Assuring the safe operation, inspection and maintenance of the Fire Safety plant and equipment operated by RRSL, ensuring that this plant and equipment is available at all times throughout the assets lifecycle in relation to nuclear and conventional spaces.
- Providing guidance and advice to Responsible Person(s) (as defined by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005) to assure the correct level of Fire Safety provision is applied to premises and manufacturing plant across the Submarines business. This should be addressed in terms of life safety, property protection and business interruption.
- Representing Rolls-Royce through participating as a member of the Nuclear Industry Fire Safety Co-ordinating Committee and other appropriate industry working groups and cross industry bodies.
Position Qualifications:
- Member of Institute of Fire Engineers or Fire Safety Managers
- Level 4 Diploma, equivalent of above in fire related topic
- Proven experience in Fire Safety
- In-depth knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Approved Document to Part B of the Building regulations, BS 9999, as well as best practice approaches.
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Level 8-10
Please contact paul.gargett@rolls-royce.com for further information
Job Category
HS & EPosting Date
07 Aug 2026; 00:08Posting End Date
09 Aug 2026Summary
Lead fire safety engineering for submarine infrastructure, ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Job title
Fire Safety Engineering Lead - Submarines
Experience level
proven experience in Fire Safety
Industry
software
Location requirements
Derby, UK; on-site work only; no remote allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Derby, UK