Project Manager - EC&I

Rolls-Royce SMR; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-carbon energy company in the UK seeks a Project Manager - EC&I. This role involves delivering engineering projects for a new nuclear power station, requiring strong project management expertise and collaboration with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in complex engineering projects and proficiency in relevant software tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

12.5% performance-related bonus

£2,200 annual benefits allowance

12% employer pension contribution

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

£250 for home office purchases

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex engineering projects.
• Proven track record in project scheduling and budgeting.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for project performance.
• Report performance and escalate issues as necessary.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Risk management

Budget management

Change management

Planning

Scheduling

Technical skills with software

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Role Title: Project Manager - EC&I

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time | Salary: £48,000 - £62,500 DOE | Closing date: 30/09/2025

This role, reporting to a Senior Project Manager, will provide project management support to a dedicated project or programme of work with a strong engineering, procurement, construction and/or regulatory focus related to the development of a new nuclear power station. The role involves working closely with EC&I engineering design teams and the Procurement & Supply Chain team to manage on-time and on-budget delivery for EC&I systems and component design. A high level of project and programme management experience is required, with an EC&I and project delivery focus.

The role forms part of the Systems project management team within the wider Generic Product Development Programme Management team. Strong interpersonal skills and proven collaboration across Engineering, Procurement & Supply Chain and Programme Management functions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of own projects.
• Keep project plans up to date with support from Project Planners.
• Manage regular updates of financial forecasts with support from Cost Engineers.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to understand performance and status of deliverables.
• Report performance and escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Create a positive and productive environment within the project team and across functions.
• Document and apply lessons learned to future work.
• Review and manage project risks with actionable mitigations.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with project management processes and procedures.
• Support meetings with external stakeholders as required.

Note: Confidence can be low for applying; there is no perfect candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria

Project management

• Knowledge: Familiar with project management methodologies, risk management, budget management, and change management.
• Experience: Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects (multi-year, multi-£M) and setting up schedules and budgets to monitor performance.
• Skills: Planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change management.
• Technical skills: Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, ARM, SAP, Excel, Power BI, and Power Apps (training available for gaps).

Technical Experience

• Strong understanding of engineering principles relevant to the projects; regulatory experience is advantageous (licensing/consenting, working with government bodies, or complex regulatory environments).

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Experience influencing and communicating effectively across all levels and with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Industry Knowledge

• Understand SMR industry, regulatory environment, competitive landscape, and recent trends.

Behaviours

• Leadership, clear communication, strong organisation, problem-solving, and adaptability.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: £48,000 - £62,500 DOE plus:

• Bonus – 12.5% performance-related
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays); buy/sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
• £250 one-off payment for home office purchases

Company

Rolls-Royce SMR is a combination of a world-class brand with a start-up mission, delivering low-carbon power and long-term energy solutions. We foster a strengths-based culture and provide growth opportunities across roles that may extend beyond traditional boundaries.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station aims to generate 470MW of low-carbon energy, with capacity to power about a million homes for at least 60 years.

Application Process

Due to safety regulations in the nuclear industry, applicants will undergo additional screening including BPSS clearance, DBS check, and a basic financial probity check.