Project Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA

Annual bonus up to 12.5%

28 days annual leave

Pension contributions 6% employee / 12

Home Office Support - £250

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery across high-value Programme Directorate projects. You will coordinate scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires experience managing complex engineering programmes, a relevant degree and PM qualifications (APM PMQ or equivalent). Hybrid working across Derby, Manchester or Warrington is offered with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline and/or project management qualification (APM PMQ or equivalent).
• Experience delivering complex engineering or technology projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and simplify complex topics to achieve outcomes.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, including Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Power BI or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned projects and work packages within a programme environment.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and stakeholder activities to achieve outcomes.
• Monitor performance and risks, escalate issues to maintain delivery momentum.
• Drive continuous improvement and apply lessons learned across project delivery.

Skills

APM PMQ

Engineering project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery-focused leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

APM PMQ or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Salary: £50,600.00 - £66,500.00 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 working to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary: £50,600.00 - £66,500.00 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 working to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

Our Programme Management team plays a critical role in turning strategy into delivery. Working across complex, high-value programmes, the team coordinates people, processes and priorities to ensure successful outcomes, driving collaboration, innovation and performance across the business.

In this context, we are looking for a Project Manager to support the delivery of key projects and work packages across our Programme Directorate, reporting to a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager. This is a pivotal role that will help shape our future through the successful delivery of complex programmes to time, cost and quality.

We’ll Need You To

• Leading the effective delivery of assigned projects and work packages within a wider programme environment
• Coordinating scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and stakeholder activities to achieve agreed outcomes
• Monitoring performance, managing risks and escalating issues where required to maintain delivery momentum
• Driving continuous improvement, applying lessons learned and supporting a positive, collaborative working environment throughout project delivery

Skills

As you can see, this is a high-profile role within our Programme Directorate, and you’ll bring a collaborative mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a delivery-focused approach, as well as:

• A degree in a relevant discipline, project management qualification (such as APM PMQ) or equivalent demonstrable experience delivering complex projects
• Experience managing complex engineering or technology projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management activities
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, simplify complex topics and facilitate discussions to achieve successful outcomes
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, with familiarity in areas such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Power BI or similar platforms

Location

We offer hybrid working arrangements and expect regular attendance at one of our Rolls-Royce SMR locations in either Manchester, Derby or Warrington. Occasional travel may be required to support project and stakeholder activities.

What’s in it for you?

• A base salary between £50,600.00 - £66,500.00
• Cash benefits allowance of £2,200
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 12.5%
• 29 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• 6% employee to 12% employer pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance - 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support - £250 one-off payment for new starters.
• The opportunity to grow your career in a rapidly expanding organisation that is shaping the future of clean energy

Pay Range

£50,600.00

£66,465.00

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