Senior Engineering Manager - Site specific Design

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for Site Specific Design in a hybrid UK setting (Derby, Warrington or Manchester as a primary location). You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, secondees, suppliers and partners to deliver site-specific RR SMR power station designs across domestic and international programmes.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, robust configuration control, and delivery against milestones, budgets and regulatory requirements

Job description

Role:

Senior Engineering Manager - Site Specific Design

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

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 in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK's premier green export technology. The Engineering - CSA Installation & Modular Integration team sits at the centre of power station delivery, bringing together multidisciplinary expertise to develop integrated, deployable designs. The team plays a critical role in ensuring our SMR technology can be adapted and deployed successfully across a range of customer sites and international programmes. In this context, we are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager - Site Specific Design to report to the Chief Integration Engineer and lead a multidisciplinary matrix team of circa 20+ engineers, partners and specialists. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering site-specific power station designs that will support the successful deployment of Rolls-Royce SMRs around the world.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic engineering leadership for the development and delivery of site-specific RR SMR power station designs.
• Building and leading multidisciplinary teams comprising internal engineers, secondees, suppliers and delivery partners to deliver complex engineering programmes safely and successfully.
• Directing engineering activities across systems, structures and components throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with programme, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Managing engineering delivery against key programme milestones, budgets and performance objectives, whilst maintaining clear oversight of risks, opportunities and resource requirements.
• Owning the integration of site-specific requirements with the generic Rolls-Royce SMR design, ensuring robust configuration control and requirements management.
• Leading the assessment and implementation of physical adaptation and variant requirements across different sites, regions and customer applications.
• Collaborating with project management, supply chain, operations, construction and business development teams to ensure engineering solutions are practical, deliverable and commercially viable.
• Representing the engineering function with customers, regulators, partners and key stakeholders, supporting site development, licensing, environmental approvals and broader programme activities.
• Supporting the Chief Integration Engineer in monitoring compliance with critical power station objectives, including safety, constructability, schedule, cost and performance targets.

Location

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate should expect regular travel to Rolls-Royce SMR offices, customer locations and project sites as required.

What's in it for me?

We anticipate paying a salary of between £80,000-£105,000 DOE plus:

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 20% (Short Term Incentive) along side a Long-term incentive plan bonus too
• Benefits Allowance - £8,500 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

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.
• Access to industry-leading projects and technical experts.
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.
• 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.

Selection Process

The selection process is expected to include an initial discussion with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by formal interview stages with technical and leadership stakeholders. 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

Inclusion & Diversity

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. We are happy to discuss flexible working. We will also make workplace adjustments for disabled employees if these are needed to help them perform at their best in the role, and we are happy to discuss this once a job offer has been made.

Pay Range

£85,600.00 - £112,350.00

Why Join Us?

• 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.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

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 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.

Other Opportunities

Find out more about our inclusion pledge. 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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