(BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has chosen WSP as its design partner for the expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby. This extension, announced last June, aims to meet the growing demand from the Royal Navy, specifically following the announcement of AUKUS. WSP will design new production and work facilities, creating 1,170 professional positions. Terry Meighan, Director of Subsea Infrastructure at Rolls-Royce, underlined the importance of partnerships in meeting growing demands, while Oliver Curlett, WSP’s Head of Defence and Security, expressed pride in the collaboration. The next step is to choose a structure partner, as Rolls-Royce Submarines is lately participating in existing ship structure programs and offering frontline around the world.
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, March 18, 2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR. , ADR:RYCEY), the leading engineering firm specialising in world-class propulsion and power systems, announced the appointment of WSP, a renowned multi-disciplinary consultancy firm, as a non-fissile design partner, marking a vital milestone in the expansion of its site at Raynesway.
Following the announcement last June of Rolls-Royce’s plan to double the length of its submarine site in Derby to meet the growing demand from the Royal Navy, especially following the announcement of AUKUS, the company is now in a position to embark on this ambitious expansion project.
Terry Meighan, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Rolls-Royce Submarines, highlighted the importance of strong partnerships across the supply chain to meet the increased demands resulting from AUKUS. He said: “AUKUS will be delivered through one or two companies. Strong partnerships will be needed along the entire source chain to meet the developing demands of the critical paints we make. Choosing WSP as our design partner is the beginning of our journey to meet the demands placed on us.
“Throughout the acquisition process, WSP has excelled by demonstrating its technical capability, capability and culture. Most importantly, they also shared our vision and commitment to deliver on our commitments to the MOD and the broader AUKUS agreement.
Oliver Curlett, WSP’s Head of Defence and Security, expressed pride in partnering with Rolls-Royce to design complex and resilient critical infrastructure. He highlighted WSP’s commitment to the collaborative delivery and of Rolls-Royce’s infrastructure programme, in line with the strategic objective. AUKUS and MOD commitments.
“WSP is proud to collaborate with Rolls-Royce to design a streamlined, resilient and complex critical infrastructure that will continuously deliver its industry-leading capability to its customers, now and in the future.
“We are very pleased to bring our expertise to the team and are committed to ensuring the collaborative execution of Rolls-Royce’s infrastructure programme, at AUKUS and as a key component of the MOD’s wider strategic commitments. “
The next step in Rolls-Royce’s expansion program is the choice of a non-fissile structure to develop the WSP designs. This structure will be responsible for structuring production and facilities, as well as site infrastructure.
Rolls-Royce Submarines, which lately employs more than 4,500 people, specialises in the design, manufacture and maintenance of pressurised water reactors that power each and every shipment in the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
WSP, with its global presence and extensive experience, is well positioned to contribute to Rolls-Royce’s expansion plans. With 67,000 employees worldwide and more than 9,000 professionals in its UK operations, WSP brings a wealth of experience to the association.
Rolls-Royce remains committed to existing shipbuilding programmes and delivering top-of-the-line products around the world, ensuring the reliability and power of subsea fleets around the world.
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