Head of Capability - Nuclear Facilities Support

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Capability for Nuclear Facilities Support. This pivotal role involves enhancing engineering skills and managing a large engineering team to ensure safety and support for nuclear products. Ideal candidates will bring extensive leadership experience and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Bonuses

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams.
• Proven track record in capability development.
• Strong understanding of nuclear engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and improve engineering skills supportive of nuclear products.
• Lead a team of nearly 3,000 engineers.
• Manage capability strategy and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Management

Strategic Planning

Capability Development

Education

Senior Engineering Degree

Job description

Head of Capability - Nuclear Facilities Support

Client:

Rolls Royce

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Rolls-Royce Submarines has an outstanding opportunity for a Head of Capability - Nuclear Facilities Support. This role involves defining, maintaining, and improving engineering skills and capabilities supporting nuclear products and programmes across all lifecycle phases. You will lead a team of senior managers, managing capabilities for nearly 3,000 engineers, ensuring safety and mission-critical support for military and civilian customers.

Responsibilities include providing proactive capability leadership, creating and maintaining strategic workforce plans, owning the capability strategy and roadmap, and defining capability taxonomy to meet business commitments.

We offer a culture of caring and belonging, continuous development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package including hybrid working arrangements, bonuses, and employee discounts.

Ideal candidates will operate as senior engineering leaders, influence organizational objectives, drive systematic improvements, and build high-performing teams. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting security clearance applications for UK nationals.

Posting Date: 23 May 2025; Posting End Date: 8 June 2025.