Senior Manager – Residual Heat Removal Systems Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 17%

Benefits Allowance £5000

Pension 12% employer and 6% employee

29 days holidays (+1-4 days buy/sell)

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 6x pensionable pay

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a senior engineering leader to own the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio. You will provide technical authority, lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure designs meet safety, quality, cost and schedule targets within a regulated nuclear programme.

Reporting to the Head of Reactor Safety Systems, you will drive delivery, governance and stakeholder collaboration, shaping talent and delivering robust engineering substantiation for licensing milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Significant experience leading complex, regulated engineering programmes.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering and safety governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio to meet safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Provide technical and people leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee design, substantiation, governance, and regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with safety, analysis, plant integration, supply chain and regulators.
• Manage portfolio risks, priorities, resources, and delivery performance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Process design

Engineering leadership

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

LocationManchester, Warrington, DerbyOur MissionAt Rolls-Royce SMR, we're developing next-generation nuclear technology that will provide affordable, secure and low-carbon energy for generations to come. As we progress through key design, licensing and delivery milestones, we're looking for talented individuals who want to play a leading role in one of the UK's most ambitious engineering programmes.The TeamJoining the Reactor Island Safety Systems function, you'll report to the Head of Reactor Safety Systems and lead the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, safety specialists, analysts, supply chain partners and programme stakeholders to deliver integrated engineering solutions.The RoleThis is a senior engineering leadership opportunity combining technical authority, programme delivery and people leadership. You'll be accountable for the development and delivery of safety-critical Residual Heat Removal Systems, ensuring designs meet safety, performance and regulatory requirements while supporting key programme and licensing milestones.What We'll Need You to DoLead the delivery of the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio, ensuring designs are developed and delivered in line with safety, quality, cost and schedule requirements.Provide technical and people leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, building capability, developing talent and creating a high-performing culture.Oversee system design, engineering substantiation, assurance and governance activities, ensuring technical decisions are robust, traceable and aligned with programme objectives.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including safety, analysis, plant integration, supply chain and regulatory organisations, to resolve challenges and support successful delivery.Manage portfolio risks, priorities, resources and delivery performance, driving continuous improvement and supporting key design and licensing milestonesWhat You'll BringDegree-qualified in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline.Chartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership through a recognised professional institution.Significant experience leading complex engineering programmes within highly regulated industries.Strong understanding of systems engineering, fluid or process system design and engineering governance principles.Experience leading engineering managers, technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams.Proven ability to manage programme delivery, budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder relationships.Strong communication and influencing skills and a collaborative leadership style.What’s in it for youWe anticipate a salary of £71,000.00 - £93,200.00 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring.We also offer excellent benefits including:Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 17%Benefits Allowance - £5000 enabling you to create a bespoke packagePension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.Holidays - 29 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 daysPrivate Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health careLife Assurance - 6x pensionable pay£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchasesPay 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-SZ1 #hybridworking #engineeringjobs #weareSMR