Senior Manager - C&I Components & Physical Integration

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 17%

Benefits allowance £5,000

Pension 12% employer / 6% employee

28 days holiday (+ BHs)

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA

Life Assurance 6× pensionable pay

Home Office Support £250

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Manager – C&I Components & Physical Integration to lead specification, design, integration, qualification and delivery of C&I hardware and plant interfaces across the SMR programme.

You will coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Layout teams to provide constructible, compliant solutions and act as intelligent customer for instrumentation suppliers and vendors. Hybrid work with sites in Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation/Control Systems or related STEM field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration.
• Significant experience delivering instrumentation, integration or equipment solutions in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification and delivery of instrumentation, field equipment and C&I hardware packages.
• Define equipment performance, environmental qualification and reliability requirements.
• Develop strategies supporting safe operation, maintenance and lifecycle performance.
• Drive programme delivery, quality assurance and technical risk management.
• Lead vendor assessment, supplier qualification and equipment selection activities.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering organisation.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Physical integration

Equipment qualification

Systems engineering

Multidisciplinary interfaces

Nuclear safety/regulatory compliance

Vendor relationships

Programme delivery

Engineering leadership

Modular plant/industrialised methods

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation/Control/Systems Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

Role Title: Senior Manager – C&I Components & Physical IntegrationWe are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.The Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) function is responsible for delivering integrated control, instrumentation and monitoring systems across the power station. C&I Components & Physical Integration is responsible for ensuring these systems are physically integrated, qualified and deliverable within the overall plant design.About the Role:As a Senior Manager – C&I (Components & Physical Integration), you will lead the specification, design, integration, qualification and delivery of C&I hardware, instrumentation, equipment packages and plant integration solutions across the SMR programme.You will provide leadership for the integration of sensors, transmitters, instrumentation assemblies, field equipment, cabinets, equipment rooms, cable routing, penetrations, supports, installation arrangements and plant interfaces required to implement the overall C&I architecture.Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Layout, Equipment Qualification, Safety Case and Plant Integration teams, you will ensure complete, coordinated and constructible solutions while maintaining compliance with nuclear safety, qualification and operability requirements.A major part of this role will involve acting as the intelligent customer for instrumentation suppliers, equipment manufacturers, package vendors and engineering service providers, establishing a world-class C&I integration capability to support fleet deployment.We’ll Need You To:Lead specification and delivery of instrumentation, field equipment and C&I hardware packagesDefine equipment performance, environmental qualification and reliability requirementsDevelop strategies supporting safe operation, maintenance and lifecycle performanceEnsure alignment between component selection and plant-wide requirementsLead equipment qualification activities including environmental, seismic and EMC qualificationChair technical reviews, governance meetings and engineering assurance activitiesLead physical integration of C&I systems within plant buildings and modulesDefine equipment access, location, installation and maintainability requirementsCoordinate interfaces with Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Plant Layout teamsSupport constructability, operability and commissioning reviewsEstablish strategic supplier relationships and manage equipment supply chainsLead vendor assessment, supplier qualification and equipment selection activitiesDrive programme delivery, quality assurance and technical risk managementBuild and develop a high-performing engineering organisationKey Skills Required:We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:Extensive experience in instrumentation engineering, hardware specification and equipment lifecycle managementStrong background in physical integration, plant layout and design coordinationExperience managing equipment qualification activities, including environmental and seismic qualificationStrong knowledge of systems engineering and design integration principlesExperience coordinating complex multidisciplinary engineering interfacesUnderstanding of nuclear safety classification, safety case support and regulatory complianceExperience leading strategic supplier relationships and managing vendor-delivered packagesStrong programme delivery, commercial awareness and stakeholder management skillsExperience leading engineering organisations and developing technical capabilityUnderstanding of modular plant design and industrialised construction methodologiesQualifications:Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, Systems Engineering or another STEM disciplineChartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registrationSignificant experience delivering instrumentation, integration or equipment solutions in regulated environmentsLocation:Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site:Derby, Manchester or Warrington.Salary and Package:The salary band for this role will be between £71,000 – £93,200 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases.Benefits include:Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity up to 17%Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum for a bespoke packagePension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributionsHolidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 daysPrivate Medical Insurance – BUPA single coverLife Assurance – 6× pensionable payHome Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new startersYou’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation. We offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment, opportunities for growth in a rapidly scaling business, and a culture that values diversity, continuous learning and engineering excellence.Selection Process:The closing date for this role is 18th October 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.Pay Range:£71,000.00-£93,187.50Why 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 ProcessDue 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#LI‑CE1 #LI‑Hybrid #WeAreSMR #destinationnuclear