Global Energy Projects Development Manager

Global Energy Projects Development Manager

Derby, UK

0.8FTE(4days per week)

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Group Property function to be part of the Energy and Sustainability Services team. We are looking for an Energy Projects Development Manager to lead early-stage development of Energy efficiency and Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation projects through from strategic roadmap to technical/financial feasibility and support through business case approval and project delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Lead project teams and technical experts through the development of energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects from Gate 0 through to transition to the delivery team
• Ensure utilisation of the agreed Project Management toolset to progress projects to handover to the project delivery team
• Review and buy-off (through appropriate SME's) of technical and commercial proposals and supporting documentation
• Identify and ensure availability of necessary project delivery resources to support the delivery schedule
• Monitor and control of project progress in alignment with committed milestones and wider reporting requirements and stakeholder expectations
• Keeping abreast of and tracking technologies and commercial innovations to capture opportunities to develop innovative solutions to meet group energy commitments
• Identification of new energy project opportunities
• Options appraisal and technology selection 
• Consultation and collaboration with procurement & legal functions and contractors to advance projects
• Preparation of project approval documentation for Investment committees
• Influencing and management of key internal and external project/programme stakeholders.

Position Qualifications:

• Has Company-wide outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working
• A degree, post graduate diploma or equivalent in a related subject
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate all levels both within the client organisation and externally
• IT skills including MS project, Excel, and Power BI

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience managing a variety of technically and commercially complex projects
• Energy management, sustainability and/or building services experience within an industrial environment
• Experience in energy/infrastructure contract arrangements and/or project management in an industrial environment
• Able to contribute to strategic planning
• Experience of dealing at high level within business organisations
• Experience with capital approval processes and managing the necessary stakeholder expectations

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient, and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Recruiter: [email protected]