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Lead Metrologist

Rolls-Royce SMRManchester, Greater Manchester

Salary
£64k – £79k
Posted
22 July 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Rolls-Royce SMR is hiring a Lead Metrologist in Manchester, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £64k – £79k. Rolls-Royce SMR holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Rolls-Royce SMR is at the forefront of delivering a new era of clean, affordable nuclear power. Our small modular reactor programme is transforming how nuclear energy is deployed – combining proven technology with advanced manufacturing to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. As we continue our new 2026 headcount growth , we are expanding our technical capability within Operations. This is an opportunity to join a highly innovative environment where precision, quality, and safety are critical t…
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  • Employer: Rolls-Royce SMR — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £64k – £79k
  • How this salary compares: about 69% above the £46,483 median across 1,593 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 31 other live engineering roles in Manchester browse them
  • Posted: 22 July 2026
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