Lead Engineer - Module Partnership Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12.5% target

Benefits Allowance £2,200/yr

Pension 12% employer / 6% employee

28 days holiday + public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 6x pensionable pay

£250 home office allowance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in the UK seeks a Lead Engineer to shape the Module Partner Development for our SMR programme. Based in Derby, Manchester or Warrington with hybrid working, the role leads collaboration between Rolls-Royce SMR and module partners, defining engineering scope, interfaces and delivery models.

You will have a Mechanical or Electrical degree with Chartered status, strong systems engineering knowledge, and experience delivering complex programmes, schedules, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus Chartered Engineer status or commitment to pursue professional registration.
• Experience developing engineering scope, delivery models and stakeholder alignment across complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management and risk management.
• Experience developing schedules and communicating across technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration between Rolls-Royce SMR and Module Partner organisation, aligning responsibilities and interfaces.
• Develop engineering scope, delivery models and partner engagement practices.
• Drive planning, scope development and partnership maturity activities across modules programme.
• Bridge between engineering, programme and operations to maintain alignment on commissioning and resource planning.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

## Lead Engineer - Module Partnership DevelopmentApply: Derby, UK: Full time: Posted Today: JR102252**Role: : Lead Engineer - Module Partner Development****Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby Warrington or Manchester****Our Mission**Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK's premier green export technology.**The Team**The Reactor Island Layout and Installations team is at the heart of delivering our modular construction strategy. Working across engineering, operations and programme functions, the team is responsible for developing innovative installation and delivery solutions that maximise the benefits of factory-built modules and support the efficient deployment of our SMR fleet.**The Opportunity**In this context, we are looking for a **Lead Engineer** - **Module Partner Development** to support our **Reactor Island Layout and Installations Senior Manager**. This is a strategically important role that will help shape our future module delivery model, developing the engineering scope, responsibilities and ways of working with our Module Partner organisation to enable successful programme delivery.**We'll need you to:*** Leading collaboration between Rolls-Royce SMR and our Module Partner organisation, aligning responsibilities, interfaces and ownership across a broad range of engineering activities.* Developing responsibility matrices, engineering processes and delivery models that support the transition into detailed design and future deployment phases.* Acting as a bridge between engineering, programme and operations teams, ensuring cross-functional topics such as commissioning, resource planning and organisational design remain aligned.* Driving planning, scope development and partnership maturity activities, whilst supporting technical, commercial and programme decision-making across the modules programme.* As you can see, this is a pivotal role within our business, and you'll bring a collaborative approach, systems-thinking mindset and first-class stakeholder management skills, as well as:**What we're looking for*** A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, alongside Chartered Engineer status or a commitment towards professional registration.* We'll ask about your experience developing engineering scope, delivery models and stakeholder alignment across complex programmes and organisational boundaries.* Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, stakeholder management, technical risk management and gated design review processes.* Experience developing schedules, managing programme delivery activities and communicating effectively across a wide range of technical and business stakeholders.**Location**We offer hybrid and flexible working but will expect regular attendance at one of our offices in **Derby, Manchester or Warrington**, alongside occasional travel to support workshops and partner engagement activities.**What's in it for me?*** We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750 DOE plus:-* Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days.* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchasesYou'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation. We offer:* A flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment* Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business* Exposure to strategically significant programmes and senior stakeholders* A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning**Selection Process**The recruitment process will consist of an introductory discussion with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by interviews with hiring managers and key stakeholders.Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:* Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance* Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check* Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check**Our Commitment to Inclusion**We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.We are happy to discuss flexible working. We will also make workplace adjustments for disabled employees if these are needed to help them perform at their best in the role, and we are happy to discuss this once a job offer has been made.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector jump, please get in touch. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills from industries such as oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure and other complex engineering environments.**Pay Range:**£60,000.00-£78,750.00**Why Join Us?**You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.**Our Application Process**Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check