Head of Core Components, Nuclear Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12.5%

Benefits Allowance £2,200 per annum

Pension 12% employer and 6% employee

Holidays 28 days + buy/sell up to 4

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 6x pensionable pay

Home office starter allowance £250

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Manager - Core Components to lead a team of engineers delivering integrated solutions for reactor core components. The role combines deep technical design with people management, governance, and strategic planning in a hybrid UK setting.

The successful candidate will drive programme delivery across the Core Components portfolio, shaping product strategies and collaborating with design, manufacturing and regulatory teams to ensure safe, effective deployment of

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; Chartered Engineer status or active progress towards registration.
• Significant experience leading the design, development and delivery of complex engineered products in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of reactor core components (fuel assemblies, control rod assemblies, neutron source assemblies or core monitoring equipment).
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated Core Component solutions with technical maturity and successful integration.
• Provide leadership to a growing team and foster an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Define and implement delivery strategies, governance and operating models for programme execution.
• Manage complex product development programmes balancing technical, schedule, cost, and resource needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, customers and regulators.
• Ensure high-quality outputs through governance and compliance with processes.
• Shape future Core Components strategy and long-term capability.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams

Programme management

Regulated industry experience

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; Chartered Engineer status or active progress towards registration

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Manager - Core Components to lead a team of engineers delivering integrated solutions for reactor core components. The role combines deep technical design with people management, governance, and strategic planning in a hybrid UK setting.

The successful candidate will drive programme delivery across the Core Components portfolio, shaping product strategies and collaborating with design, manufacturing and regulatory teams to ensure safe, effective deployment of