Head of Services Implementation

Rolls Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Derby is seeking a Head of Inspection and Repair Services to lead the IMRS organization. You will manage a team of engineers, ensuring the delivery of advanced NDE solutions while engaging with multiple project areas. Strong engineering credentials required, with experience in NDE processes and team management. The role promotes growth, safety, and innovation while offering a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• High experience in bespoke NDE processes and techniques.
• Design and development experience with associated documentation.
• Knowledge of sound engineering principles, maintenance, and health.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver NDE solutions.
• Manage project progress, technical discussions, and problem resolution.
• Accountable for NDE Research and developments.

Skills

Experience in cradle to grave design projects

Planning skills

Risk management

Requirements capture and management

Understanding of NDE solutions

Education

Degree level education in an engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Head of Inspection and Repair Services (IMRS) - Submarines, Full time - Hybrid, Derby (Sinfin IMRS)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rolls-Royce Submarines Services Delivery Business Unit to lead the Inspection Maintenance & Repair Services (IMRS) organisation. This is a critical capability which supports the UK Royal Navy by deploying unique engineering capabilities and developing state of the art technology to inspect and repair Nuclear Steam Raising Plant components.

The role will be accountable for growing this exciting capability to match the growth in maintenance demand from the UK fleet and the future international demand which will be created by the AUKUS programme.

You will work as part of the senior leadership team of the Services business, leading Engineering Managers and a Project delivery team in IMRS, also utilising support from other functions around the Submarines Business and the wider Submarines Enterprise.

Why Rolls-Royce?

You will be joining the IMRS team which is based within the Services Delivery Business Unit (DBU) in Submarines in Derby. The IMRS building is currently located at the Sinfin site. Planning is in place to move IMRS to a bigger site soon in the Derby area.

Work with us and we'll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Manager you will have people management responsibilities for a multi-disciplinary team of managers, as well as direct responsibility and accountability for delivering the IMRS outputs of the whole the team.

• Leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver NDE solutions which includes aspects of systems, mechanical and electrical design
• Being a point of contact for the programme areas regarding project progress updates, technical discussion, and problem resolution
• Managing resource and tasks to deliver a detailed programme whilst maintaining cost and scope throughout
• Accountable for NDE Research and developments in advanced technology insertion into our tools and techniques

Who we're looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you'll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

This role would suit a highly skilled Engineer with good experience working on cradle to grave design projects for bespoke NDE processes, techniques and equipment.

• Degree level education in an engineering discipline and experience to make individual credible in this key role, or equivalent experience
• A driven individual who has skills in planning, risk management and requirements capture and management
• Design and development experience, preferably bespoke NDE equipment and the production of the associated technical documentation
• An understanding of sound engineering principles, including design for assembly and maintenance and health and safety
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of NDE solutions, products, systems, their functionality and applications

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.