Head of Core Components Engineering

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12.5% target

Benefits Allowance £2,200 p.a.

Pension 12% employer / 6% employee

Holidays 28 days + 4 flexible days

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA

Life Assurance 6x pensionable pay

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Manager – Core Components to lead a team of engineers delivering integrated core component solutions for the reactor design. You will drive technical maturity, governance and programme delivery while shaping future product strategy and capability within a highly regulated environment.

With a Mechanical Engineering degree and Chartered Engineer status (or progress toward it), you will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and delivery plans, and build trusted

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward registration.
• Experience leading design, development and delivery of complex engineered products in highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of reactor core components, including fuel assemblies, control rod assemblies, neutron source assemblies or core monitoring equipment.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and developing talent in a collaborative culture.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated Core Component solutions, driving maturity and successful integration into the reactor design.
• Provide leadership to a growing team and foster a high-performing, inclusive environment.
• Define and implement delivery strategies, governance and operating models for programme execution.
• Manage complex programmes balancing technical, schedule, cost and resource needs to hit milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, customers and regulators to ensure design and delivery success.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or progression towards registration

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Manager – Core Components to lead a team of engineers delivering integrated core component solutions for the reactor design. You will drive technical maturity, governance and programme delivery while shaping future product strategy and capability within a highly regulated environment.

With a Mechanical Engineering degree and Chartered Engineer status (or progress toward it), you will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and delivery plans, and build trusted