Rolls-Royce to create almost 1,200 jobs as it reveals major Derby expansion

Rolls-Royce has revealed plans to almost double the size of its Raynesway site in Derby, creating hundreds of new jobs.

The development will be funded by the Ministry of Defence after Rolls landed the contract to provide reactors for Australia’s first nuclear-powered submarines.

The announcement comes as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the UK and the US.

The expansion plans include new manufacturing and office space at Raynesway in a move which will create almost 1,200 jobs at Rolls-Royce.

Rolls-Royce Submarines president Steve Carlier said: “This is a truly exciting time for our business, with work secured that will see us support UK and Australian submarines well into the second half of this century. It will see thousands of jobs created across the UK supply chain, many of which here in Derby, and we’re proud to be playing our part in this international endeavour.

“For over 60 years we have provided the power to the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines and our expansion plans are the first step in helping Australia acquire their own nuclear propulsion attack submarine capability, while showcasing British innovation and expertise on the world stage.”