Engineering Manager - (Area Lead) - Site specific Design

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 benefits allowance

17% STI bonus

28 days’ leave

12% employer pension contribution

BUPA cover

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary development for a site-specific SMR power station design. You will report to a Senior Engineering Manager and drive integration of engineering activities to deliver a world‑first project.

The role requires collaboration across governance, regulatory engagement and client interfaces, with a focus on delivering to schedule, quality and safety in a high‑impact programme environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary design on complex infrastructure or power programmes.
• Experience in areas such as cooling water island, civil engineering, nuclear island, or construction readiness.
• Strong knowledge of engineering integration and governance for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the engineering development of allocated site-specific design area and ensuring integration with the generic SMR programme.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, managing technical alignment and regulatory/client engagement.
• Planning and delivering engineering outputs to quality, schedule and safety expectations.
• Managing resources within a complex programme environment.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Multidisciplinary design

Regulatory engagement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Role

Engineering Manager

Locations

Hybrid working with one of the following as a primary location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington

The Business

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis. We are set to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

The Team

The Engineering function is central to delivering our SMR programme, driving technical innovation and design excellence. The team shapes the power station of the future through rigorous engineering, integration and world‑class standards.

Summary

We are looking for an Engineering Manager, reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, to lead multidisciplinary development of a key area within the site‑specific SMR power station design. This is a pivotal role, integrating engineering activities to deliver a world‑first power station concept.

Key Responsibilities

We’ll need you to:

• Leading the engineering development of your allocated site‑specific design area and ensuring integration with the generic SMR programme.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, managing technical alignment and supporting regulatory and client engagement.
• Planning and delivering engineering outputs to quality, schedule and safety expectations.
• Managing resources and contributing effectively within a complex programme environment.

As you can see, this is a high‑impact engineering leadership role — you’ll bring a collaborative approach, delivery focus and first‑class technical leadership skills, as well as:

Essential Skills / Qualifications

• A recognised engineering qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience delivering multidisciplinary design on complex infrastructure or power programmes.
• We’ll ask about your experience in areas such as cooling water island, civil engineering, nuclear island, or construction readiness.
• Strong knowledge of engineering integration, governance and regulatory engagement across large‑scale infrastructure projects.

Location

We offer hybrid working, with regular attendance expected at our Manchester, Warrington or Derby offices, alongside occasional travel to partner and client sites.

What’s in it for you?

We anticipate paying £68,000 – £90,000 depending on skills and experience plus a £5,000 benefits allowance 17% STI bonus 28 days’ leave, a 12% employer pension contribution, BUPA cover and more.

You’ll join an innovative organisation offering development, progression and a culture of openness and inclusion.

Why 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.

Our Application Process

Due 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

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We are Rolls‑Royce SMR

A career with Rolls‑Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls‑Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low‑carbon energy – equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years.

With its Rolls‑Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.

We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls‑Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our culture At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls‑Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Why 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 can thrive.

What we offer

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls‑Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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