Client Project Manager - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Submarines invites applications for a Client Project Manager to lead a major infrastructure programme in Derby. You will drive client-side governance, ensure adherence to NEC4 processes, and coordinate with delivery partners to achieve safe, on-time project delivery.

The role focuses on defining clear requirements, managing contractual obligations, and ensuring alignment with Rolls-Royce standards across engineering, procurement and construction activities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in management and delivery of major capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, including programme management and change management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client-side governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Project in safe, predictable delivery of major capital projects.
• Provide client-side project management, governance and assurance.
• Develop and manage Client Scope documentation for the Delivery Team.
• Undertake NEC4 Project Manager/Service Manager responsibilities as appropriate.
• Facilitate NEC4 risk reduction activities with delivery partners.
• Review contractor programmes for delivery performance and contractual commitments.
• Collaborate with Project Controls and Commercial teams on scope, cost, risk and change.
• Monitor delivery performance and resolve emerging issues to protect outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and other regulations and Rolls-Royce requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

NEC4 contracts

Client-side PM

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Contract governance

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title - Client Project Manager - Submarines
Location – Derby
Full Time/ Permanent

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Client Project Manager to join the Rolls-Royce Submarines Major Infrastructure Programme

The Programme is delivering a once-in-a-generation transformation of our site infrastructure, creating the facilities and capabilities required to support the future of the Submarines business.

As Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the safe, predictable delivery of a major project, providing client-side project management, governance and assurance to ensure projects achieve their agreed objectives.

Working closely with the Head of Project, you will represent Rolls-Royce as the Client, ensuring clear requirements, effective contractual management and strong collaboration with our delivery partners. You will provide oversight and constructive challenge to consultants and contractors, enabling successful project delivery while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and business requirements.

This is an opportunity to take on a key client-side project management role within a major capital investment programme, working collaboratively with our delivery partners to ensure complex infrastructure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with contractual and business requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Support the Head of Project in the safe and predictable delivery of major capital projects, ensuring agreed scope, quality, cost, schedule and people objectives are achieved.
• Provide client-side project management, governance and assurance , ensuring consultants and contractors deliver in accordance with contractual requirements, approved plans and Rolls-Royce project management standards.
• Develop, own and manage Client Scope documentation, translating business and project requirements into clear instructions for the Project Delivery Team.
• Undertake NEC4 Project Manager and Service Manager responsibilities , as appropriate to the contract and delegated authority, ensuring effective administration of contractual obligations, communications, programme acceptance and change management.
• Facilitate NEC4 risk reduction activities, working collaboratively with delivery partners to identify, manage and mitigate project risks and support appropriate change decisions.
• Review and accept contractor programmes, ensuring they provide a credible basis for managing delivery performance, interfaces, dependencies and contractual commitments.
• Work closely with Project Controls and Commercial teams to ensure effective management of project scope, schedule, cost forecasts, risk, change and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and assure project delivery performance, identifying emerging issues and working with the Project Delivery Team to resolve challenges and protect agreed outcomes.
• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards and Rolls-Royce requirements, including supporting the Client in fulfilling its obligations under theConstruction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Coordinate engagement with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, integration and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project governance through the preparation and coordination of performance reviews, approval gates, change boards, risk workshops and other assurance activities.
• Manage assigned Work Package Leads where required, ensuring effective governance and assurance of individual work packages.
• Represent and deputise for the Head of Project where delegated, providing leadership and continuity in project decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring the safety of our people, contractors and stakeholders remains central to project delivery.

Position Qualifications :

• Significant experience in the management and delivery ofmajor capital infrastructure or Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) projectswithin complex environments.
• Strong practical knowledge and experience of NEC4 contracts , including programme management, early warnings, compensation events, risk reduction and change management. Experience undertaking NEC4 Project Manager or Service Manager responsibilities would be advantageous.
• Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement and construction, working collaboratively with consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
• A strong understanding of client-side project management , including project governance, assurance, contractual oversight and the management of delivery through external organisations.
• Experience managing project budgets, exercising delegated financial authority and presenting project performance to senior leadership and supply chain stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of project controls, including planning and scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management, change control and performance reporting.
• Understanding of the CDM Regulations and the responsibilities of the Client in major construction projects.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, potentially including government bodies, regulators, suppliers and external delivery organisations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge delivery partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness, sound judgement and the ability to balance safety, quality, cost, schedule and delivery priorities.
• A relevant degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience. Professional accreditation such as Chartered Engineer or APM membership would be advantageous.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a minimum of an Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.

Grade: Level C
Closing Date: 27th October 2026
People Leader: Marina White