Project Manager

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands, Manchester, Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 12.5%

Private Medical Insurance

Pension 6% employee / 12% employer

29 days' annual leave

Life Assurance 6× pensionable pay

Home Office Support £250

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Project Manager to oversee delivery of key projects within the SMR Programme Directorate. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality and risks across a high-value portfolio, reporting to a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager.

You will work in a hybrid model with attendance at Manchester, Derby or Warrington locations, and travel as needed. A degree or equivalent PM experience is required, with familiarity in Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP or Power BI.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent demonstrable delivery record.
• Experience delivering complex engineering or technology projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and simplify complex topics for discussions.

Responsibilities

• 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 to maintain delivery momentum.
• Driving continuous improvement and applying lessons learned to future work.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & budgeting

Risk management

Change management

Influence & communication

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

APM PMQ or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Power BI

Job description

**Project Manager****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**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