Manager - Core Components

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

Location: Hybrid with attendance at any Rolls-Royce SMR location, including Warrington, Derby or Manchester as required

Our Mission

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we're transforming the future of clean energy by delivering a new generation of nuclear power stations designed to provide affordable, low-carbon electricity for generations to come. Through world-class engineering, innovation and collaboration, we're helping to meet growing global energy demand while supporting the transition to a more sustainable future. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK's most exciting and complex engineering programmes.

The Team

You'll join the Nuclear Equipment team within Engineering and lead the Core Components team, responsible for some of the most safety-critical systems within the reactor core. Working across a broad range of disciplines, you'll collaborate closely with component design, systems engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, verification, programme management and commercial teams. As the team continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to shape its future capability, develop engineering talent and establish the strategies, governance and delivery models needed to support the successful deployment of Rolls-Royce SMR technology.

The Role

As Manager – Core Components, you'll be accountable for the development and delivery of the integrated technical solution across the Core Components portfolio. Leading a team of engineers and technical specialists, you'll ensure the successful maturity of the design while driving programme delivery, governance, quality and strategic planning. This is a highly influential leadership role, combining deep technical expertise with people leadership, programme management and stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in defining future product strategies, developing organisational capability and ensuring the successful integration of Core Components into the wider power station design.

What We’ll Need You to Do

Lead the development of integrated Core Component solutions, driving technical maturity, performance and successful integration into the wider reactor design. Provide leadership and direction to a growing team, creating an inclusive, high-performing environment that supports capability development and long-term delivery objectives. Define and implement delivery strategies, governance arrangements and operating models that enable successful programme execution. Manage complex product development programmes, balancing technical, schedule, cost and resource requirements to achieve key milestones. Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders, suppliers, customers and regulators to support successful design and delivery outcomes. Ensure high-quality engineering outputs through appropriate assurance, governance and compliance with business processes. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Core Components capability, anticipating future programme needs and building the foundations for long-term success.

What You’ll Bring

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, alongside Chartered Engineer status or active progress towards professional registration. Significant experience leading the design, development and delivery of complex engineered products within highly regulated industries. Strong technical knowledge of reactor core components, ideally including Fuel Assemblies, Control Rod Assemblies, Neutron Source Assemblies or Core Monitoring Equipment. A proven track record of leading engineering teams, developing talent and creating a collaborative culture that enables high performance. Experience managing complex programmes, budgets and delivery plans while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities. The ability to build trusted relationships across technical and business functions, influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organisation. Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills, combined with a strategic mindset and a passion for developing future engineering capability.

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000 - £78,750 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 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Pay Range: £60,000.00 - £78,750.00

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing organisation at a critical stage of its development, offering excellent opportunities for learning, professional development, and long-term career progression within a purpose-driven and innovative environment.

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.

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

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We are Rolls-Royce SMR

A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We're proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

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.

What we offer

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what's important to you. Whether it's investments, insurances or wellbeing, it's in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don't just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it's helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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