Role: Manager – Engineering (Power Station Integration)
Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following as Primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK's premier green export technology.
The Power Station Architecture team sits at the centre of our engineering organisation, bringing together disciplines, systems and stakeholders to define and optimise the overall power station design. Through systems thinking, innovation and collaboration, the team ensures our integrated power station solution delivers against performance, safety, cost, schedule and regulatory requirements.
In this context, we are looking for a Manager – Engineering (Power Station Integration) to support the delivery of the Power Station Level Design and integration. Working across a complex matrix of engineering teams, suppliers and stakeholders, this role will lead the integration of key power station systems, drive critical design decisions and shape the development of one of the most exciting engineering programmes in the UK.
We'll need you to:
Leading multidisciplinary engineering work packages, coordinating activities across engineering functions to deliver an integrated power station design aligned to programme objectives
Driving system integration, architecting and design decision-making activities, ensuring technical solutions satisfy product requirements, stakeholder needs and operational objectives
Managing complex technical interfaces between systems, disciplines, suppliers and delivery partners, resolving issues and enabling efficient progression through engineering milestones and stage gates
Applying systems engineering methodologies and structured optioneering techniques to evaluate design solutions and support evidence-based decision making
Developing and maintaining delivery plans, forecasts, priorities and recovery actions, working closely with project controls and programme teams to ensure commitments are achieved. Providing department wide input on technical risk and earned value.
Influencing and aligning senior stakeholders across engineering, programme delivery and external organisations to balance competing priorities and achieve the best overall power station outcome
Ensuring the effective flow-down of top-level requirements into lower-tier systems, maintaining alignment between individual design activities and overarching power station objectives
Facilitating collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, promoting systems thinking and establishing an integrated approach to design development, risk management and technical governance
As you can see, this is a pivotal, high-profile role within our Engineering function, and you'll bring a collaborative mentality, delivery focus and systems-thinking mindset, alongside the ability to influence stakeholders and solve complex technical challenges, as well as:
We're looking for:
A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) desirable
We'll ask about your experience delivering complex engineering projects, integrating multiple systems and coordinating multidisciplinary teams within highly regulated environments
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, engineering lifecycle processes and standards such as ISO 15288
Experience applying design integration, technical governance, programme delivery and decision-making methodologies, with exposure to MBSE tools such as Capella and Arcadia advantageous
An understanding of power generation, nuclear, defence, aerospace or other complex infrastructure environments would be beneficial
Location
We offer hybrid working but will expect regular attendance at an RR SMR office location, including Manchester, Warrington or Derby, together with occasional UK travel as required.
What's in it for me?
We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750
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
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an introductory conversation with the Talent Acquisition Partner, followed by interview stages with key stakeholders.
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
Inclusion & Diversity
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.
Pay Range:
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£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.
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 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
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Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Science or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience delivering engineering projects within a regulated industry.
- Experience leading engineering delivery within large infrastructure, energy, defence, aerospace or nuclear programmes.
- Experience delivering complex engineering work packages through detailed design phases.
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and ISO 15288.
- Experience integrating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience managing engineering scope, schedule, cost and quality performance.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and engineering execution planning.
- Experience developing engineering execution plans and integrated delivery plans.
- Experience supporting project controls, change management and performance reporting.
- Experience managing technical risks, issues and recovery actions within complex programmes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence across matrix organisations.
- Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory financial probity checks.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
- APM PMQ, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
- Experience of UK nuclear industry requirements and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience within Design Authority, Systems Engineering or Configuration Management environments.
- Knowledge of nuclear quality standards and engineering assurance processes.
- Knowledge of agile principles and experience working within agile delivery environments.
- Awareness of BIM and engineering information management requirements.
What We Do
Rolls-Royce SMR is a UK-based company developing an affordable, integrated small modular reactor (SMR) power plant. It leverages established nuclear technology and a factory-based philosophy for fabrication and assembly to provide a repeatable, standardised, and investable energy solution globally, with the mission of providing clean and affordable energy for all.
