Project Manager - Civils

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 12.5%

Pension: 6% employee to 12% employer

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

Home Office Support – £250

29 days annual leave + public holidays

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc seeks a Project Manager to deliver Civil and Construction work packages within our Programme Directorate. You will lead scoping, scheduling, budgeting and risk management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and experience with large-scale civil projects, with tools like Primavera P6, MS Project and SAP. Hybrid working applies.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience delivering complex projects.
• Experience delivering complex civil engineering, construction or technology projects with planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, simplify complex topics and facilitate discussions to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of assigned civil and construction projects and work packages within a programme environment.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and stakeholder activities to achieve outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned to support delivery momentum.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Civil engineering

Construction projects

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

APM PMQ

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Power BI

Job description

**Project Manager - Civils****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 Civil and Construction 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 civil engineering, construction 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