Senior Programme Manager – Engineering Delivery (Nuclear)

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus – 30% target opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

Pension – employer contribution

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead delivery of major engineering design packages within our Generic Product Development programme. Hybrid working as Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

You will report to the Project Director and ensure delivery to quality, schedule and budget, coordinating with internal teams and external partners across regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, science, or technology (or equivalent experience).
• Strong programme and project management skills, ideally with APM, PRINCE2 or similar qualifications.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage budgets of £100m+.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
• Optional: Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Optional: Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, ARM, SAP, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering design packages aligned with programme objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for work package delivery, ensuring integration into the overall design programme.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customer programmes, and external partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, safety, supply chain, and supporting functions.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain robust governance and reporting on progress, KPIs, and resource utilisation.
• Drive process improvement and champion delivery excellence.

Skills

Programme management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering, science, or technology

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ARM

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead delivery of major engineering design packages within our Generic Product Development programme. Hybrid working as Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

You will report to the Project Director and ensure delivery to quality, schedule and budget, coordinating with internal teams and external partners across regulated environments.