Engineering Manager (Area Lead) - Site Specific Design

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 17%

Benefits allowance

Pension 12%

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 6x pay

Home office allowance

28 days holidays

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an Engineering Manager (Area Lead) to coordinate site-specific design across a defined area, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, aligning customer site requirements with the Rolls-Royce SMR programme to deliver integrated designs.

The role requires chartered status or equivalent, an engineering degree, and proven senior leadership in complex engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• Engineering degree or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in a senior engineering management or engineering leadership position within a complex environment.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex programmes.
• Experience managing engineering performance, project metrics, risks and delivery against programme objectives.
• Multidisciplinary design management and systems integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver site-specific design within your area.
• Provide engineering leadership across systems, structures and components throughout all lifecycle stages.
• Coordinate and integrate engineering activities across internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Ensure site-specific design aligns with generic Rolls-Royce SMR design and programme requirements.
• Support construction readiness, site development and integration activities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Systems integration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Resource planning

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Role: Engineering Manager (Area Lead) - Site Specific DesignLocation: Flexible working with travel to Rolls-Royce SMR offices, customer locations and project sites as required – Primary office sites are: Derby, Warrington or ManchesterOur mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK's premier green export technology.The Engineering - CSA Installation & Modular Integration team sits at the centre of power station delivery, bringing together multidisciplinary expertise to develop integrated, deployable designs. The team plays a critical role in ensuring our SMR technology can be adapted and deployed successfully across a range of customer sites and international programmes.In this context, we are looking for an Engineering Manager (Area Lead) - Site Specific Design to report to the Senior Engineering Manager and lead the multidisciplinary development of a defined area of the Rolls-Royce SMR power station design. This is a key engineering leadership role responsible for coordinating site-specific design activities, integrating engineering disciplines and ensuring alignment between customer site requirements and the wider Rolls-Royce SMR programme.We'll need you to:Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver a fully integrated site-specific design within your area of responsibility.Provide engineering leadership across systems, structures and components throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.Manage engineering delivery against programme milestones, budgets and performance objectives whilst maintaining oversight of risks, opportunities and resource requirements.Coordinate and integrate engineering activities across internal teams, suppliers, partners and external stakeholders.Ensure site-specific design solutions remain aligned with the generic Rolls-Royce SMR design and broader programme requirements.Support the development and management of physical adaptation and variant requirements for deployment across different sites, customers and global regions.Work closely with project management teams to define resource requirements and ensure successful delivery of engineering outputs.Support construction readiness, site development and integration activities to ensure engineering solutions are practical and deployable.Contribute to the management and monitoring of key power station attributes, including site characteristics, constructability, programme performance and cost targets.Support engagement with customers, regulators, business development teams and strategic partners as required.Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental standards are embedded throughout all designated engineering activities.Support integration of engineering outputs into supply chain, operations and delivery organisations.As you can see, this is a pivotal leadership role supporting the deployment of Rolls-Royce SMR technology around the world. You'll bring engineering leadership capability, strong programme delivery skills and the ability to coordinate diverse technical teams across complex engineering challenges, together with:We're looking for:Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).A relevant engineering degree or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.Experience in a senior engineering management or engineering leadership position within a complex engineering environment.Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex engineering programmes.Experience managing engineering performance, project metrics, risks and delivery against programme objectives.Demonstrable expertise in multidisciplinary design management and systems integration.Experience of power stations, major infrastructure projects or similarly complex industrial facilities.Strong understanding of physical design integration and interfaces with civil engineering systems, structures and components.Experience working within matrix organisations involving internal teams, suppliers, delivery partners and external stakeholders.Strong leadership skills with experience implementing best practice methods and driving continuous improvement.Particularly relevant experience may include:Cooling Water IslandCivil Engineering and Site PreparationConstruction Readiness and PlanningNuclear Island DesignWe'd also welcome:Experience supporting nuclear and environmental safety case development.Experience working with nuclear or environmental regulators.Knowledge of infrastructure planning, licensing and approvals processes.Experience managing engineering delivery within highly regulated industries.LocationWe offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate should expect regular travel to Rolls-Royce SMR offices, customer locations and project sites as required.What's in it for me?We anticipate paying a salary of between £71,000 - £93,000 DOE plus:Bonus - Performance related target opportunity of 17%Benefits Allowance - £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package.Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover healthcare.Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay.£250 One-Off Payment for home office purchases.You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation. We offer:A flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment.Opportunities to help shape a business experiencing significant growth.Access to industry-leading projects and technical experts.Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning.Selection ProcessThe selection process is expected to include an initial discussion with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by formal interview stages with technical and leadership stakeholders.Security Clearance RequirementsDue to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check.Inclusion & DiversityWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.We are happy to discuss flexible working. We will also make workplace adjustments for disabled employees if these are needed to help them perform at their best in the role, and we are happy to discuss this once a job offer has been made.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Pay Range:£71,000.00-£93,187.50Why Join Us?You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.Our Application ProcessDue to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-SM1 #LI-Hybrid