Engineering Manager - Nuclear Facilities

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of a new nuclear infrastructure and facility for nuclear fuel manufacture. You will drive the organisational design, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure delivery of a safe, compliant facility while maintaining a strong safety culture.

The role requires proven engineering management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with customers and partners in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering management, preferably in the nuclear industry or a related safety critical field.
• Strong knowledge of legislative requirements and compliance standards in the nuclear sector or other similarly challenging fields.
• Experience in the design and construction of new facilities with hazardous processes is essential.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a new operational business unit and lead the strategy for the new nuclear infrastructure to support product execution.
• Assist in the design and development of the organisation dedicated to the manufacture of nuclear fuel.
• Own and drive the design of the new facilities and supporting site infrastructure.
• Coordinate inputs from engineering teams to deliver a safe and compliant facility.
• Promote innovative yet proven methods to ensure delivery of a safe facility.
• Maintain a constant focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering management

Nuclear industry experience

Project leadership

Safety compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionEngineering Manager - Nuclear Facilities– SubmarinesFull Time (Hybrid or Onsite)DerbyAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager with experience in the development of Nuclear Infrastructure & Chemical Facilities. As the Engineering Manager you will lead and play a pivotal role in forming and developing a team to drive the delivery of cutting-edge facilities in the manufacture of nuclear fuel.Why join Rolls-Royce?At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our business and, as the Engineering Manager you will be leading and developing a team, collaborating and working with customers and partners; fully focussing on driving the delivery of the design for a new nuclear facility.What you will be doing:Contribute to the development of a new operational business unit and lead the strategy for the new nuclear infrastructure to support the product execution.Assist in the design and development of the structure for an organisation dedicated to the manufacture of nuclear fuel and support the delivery of the organisation.Own and proactively drive the design of the new facilities, including the supporting site infrastructure.taking inputs from the engineering teams who are developing the processes and delivering a safe and efficient facility that meets these requirements.Proactively aiding engineering teams in the development of appropriate solutions and ensuring all relevant options are considered.Ensure that efficient solutions are reached that comply with all legislative requirements.Promote a pragmatic blend of innovative approaches and tried-and-tested methods to aid in the delivery of a facility that is demonstrably safe.Maintain a constant focus on safety at all times, ensuring that all engineering solutions prioritise safety and compliance.undefinedPosition Qualifications:Proven experience in engineering management, preferably in the nuclear industry or a related safety critical field.Strong knowledge of legislative requirements and compliance standards in the nuclear sector or other similarly challenging fields.Experience in the design and construction of new facilities in which hazardous processes can be safely carried out is essentialExcellent project management and organisational skills.Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.Strong communication and team leadership skills.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.Job CategoryProject ManagementPosting Date04 Nov 2026; 00:11Posting End Date11 Nov 2026