Support and Outage block Layout and Installations Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 57,600 - 75,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Flexible working environment

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contributions

One-off home office payment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Manager for Support and Outage block Layout and Installations. The candidate will lead the design of the Reactor Island, manage a team, and integrate resources from various disciplines. With a salary range of £57,600 - £75,600 DOE and strong benefits including a performance bonus and private medical insurance, this role offers a chance to work in a hybrid model within a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be degree-qualified in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in leading technical teams and interspace design processes is required.
• Ability to integrate diverse inputs into a cohesive project strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical layout design for the Reactor Island.
• Manage team resources effectively to ensure project delivery.
• Provide guidance on technical and governance matters.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: Manager Support and Outage block Layout and Installations. Locations: Derby, Warrington or Manchester, with hybrid working options available. Salary: £57,600 - £75,600 DOE. The role is suited to a degree-qualified mechanical engineer (or equivalent) with experience who will support the design and delivery of the Rolls-Royce SMR Reactor Island Layout. The Reactor Island Integration Team is accountable for designing the physical layout of RR SMR Reactor Island and ensuring the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installation is integrated with the modular build philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the Interspace mechanical layout design, leading a team of Layout and Installation/Assembly Engineers.
• Lead recruitment to build/maintain their team.
• Manage resource within their team to drive delivery and best utilise individual’s strengths.
• Lead, support and develop individuals within their team – support personal development plans and identification of suitable training.
• Provide guidance and coaching to their team on both technical and governance related matters.
• Define the delivery strategy for the Interspace, based on inputs from key stakeholders: Civils, Architecture, E3S, Human Factors, Systems, Components, CAD, Operations, Build Certainty, Supply Chain and others.
• Integrate and own the plan for the Interspace to ensure delivery to cost, quality and schedule.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary - £57,600 - £75,600 DOE
• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 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

Why 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.

Our Application Process

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