The UK's nuclear engineering capabilities will be enhanced as a
new Rolls-Royce skills office opens today in Glasgow, creating
more than 100 jobs in a significant boost for the local economy.
The UK government-funded site will be officially opened by
Defence Minister MP and tap into Scotland's
skilled workforce.
The investment underscores the government's commitment to the
Defence Nuclear Enterprise – the infrastructure and skills
needed to maintain the country's nuclear deterrent.
The new office will play a crucial role in attracting skilled
people and supporting regional growth without requiring
individuals to relocate. It comes due to an increase in demand
for technical specialists and the need to attract the best
engineers to work on a growing portfolio of Defence Nuclear
projects.
The jobs announced today will support the delivery of key defence
programmes and will also support a number of ongoing UK submarine
projects, including the AUKUS partnership with Australia and the
United States, and the Dreadnought programme.
Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, MP, said:
"The opening of the new Rolls-Royce office in Glasgow is a clear
demonstration of the government's commitment to the UK's nuclear
deterrent.
“This investment is delivered alongside an important industry
partnership and will support high-skilled jobs and economic
growth that will benefit our prosperity and security for decades
to come.”
Steve Carlier, President – Rolls-Royce Submarines,
said:
“The work we do for the Royal Navy is of critical strategic
importance and to deliver it we need to harness talent from
across the UK, not just from our base in Derby.
“The opening of our Glasgow office allows us to benefit from the
region's strong pedigree in electrical engineering and add to our
own existing pool of nuclear experts.”
Today's announcement signifies the new government's commitment to
the renewal of UK defence – boosting Britain's security in the
face of an increasingly dangerous and volatile world, while also
supporting existing commitments to international alliances and
partnerships, including NATO and AUKUS.
The Ministry of Defence has spent over £2.1 billion in Scotland
last year, whilst defence industry work in Scotland supports more
than 11,000 high-quality jobs across the STEM arena, including
apprentices and graduates.
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