Senior Logistics Programme Manager
Location: Hybrid working with your primary office location being whichever is closest to you: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
Salary: £75,437 – £93,187 + £5,000 cash allowance + 17% bonus
At Rolls-Royce SMR, our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. We are developing a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and creating one of the UK’s most exciting green export opportunities.
As we scale towards deployment, our Operations and Supply Chain capability is critical to ensuring safe, predictable and cost-effective delivery. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping how our global logistics capability is designed, digitised and delivered.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Logistics Planning, the Senior Logistics Programme Manager is responsible for leading the definition, development and delivery of Supply Chain Execution capabilities across the programme.
You’ll operate as the subject matter expert for logistics execution—ensuring systems, data flows and processes are fully defined to support end-to-end planning, scheduling and physical movement of materials across multiple global sites.
You will lead a team of circa 15, manage budgets of ~£100m, and play a central role in integrating logistics across manufacturing, construction and engineering to enable successful powerplant delivery.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the capture and definition of Supply Chain Execution system requirements and aligning them to digital delivery solutions
Ensuring all end-to-end logistics processes are mapped, integrated and optimised across the programme
Driving logistics planning inputs including cost estimates, schedules, risk profiles and freight strategies for customer programmes
Acting as a key interface with customers, supporting current and future delivery programmes with logistics expertise
Establishing governance and reporting for cost, schedule and performance (including integration into programme controls such as P6)
Designing and enabling control tower capability through robust, real-time data flows across suppliers and logistics partners
Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and international trade regulations
Building, leading and developing a high-performing logistics team
Collaborating with SMEs and external partners (including 3PL/4PL providers) to ensure seamless execution
Driving continuous improvement and future-proofing logistics solutions beyond current industry standards
What you’ll bring
Significant experience in logistics and supply chain management within complex, large-scale programmes
Deep understanding of Supply Chain Execution systems and how digital solutions enable end-to-end optimisation
Experience delivering logistics strategies across manufacturing, infrastructure or major project environments
Strong leadership capability, with experience building and leading high-performing teams
Proven ability to operate across customer, technical and commercial interfaces
Experience with planning and control frameworks (e.g. S&OE)
Strong programme governance, reporting and risk management capability
Ability to define and implement integrated supply chain processes, including collaboration with logistics partners (3PL/4PL)
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) with a commitment to continuous professional development
Experience in infrastructure, construction, manufacturing or regulated industries (nuclear desirable)
Location & ways of working
This role can be based at any Rolls-Royce SMR UK location, with hybrid working arrangements in place. We offer flexibility to support work-life balance and individual needs.
Rewards & benefits
£75,437 – £93,187 base salary
£5,000 cash allowance
17% annual bonus
12% pension contribution
Private medical insurance
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
The opportunity to shape logistics delivery for a first-of-a-kind nuclear programme
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you meet around 75% of the requirements, we would still love to hear from you.
Pay 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 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
- Significant experience in logistics and supply chain management within complex, large-scale programmes
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain Execution systems and digital delivery solutions
- Experience delivering logistics strategies across manufacturing, infrastructure or major project environments
- Strong leadership capability with experience building and leading high-performing teams
- Proven ability to operate across customer, technical and commercial interfaces
- Experience with planning and control frameworks (e.g. S&OE) and programme controls such as Primavera P6
- Strong programme governance, reporting and risk management capability
- Ability to define and implement integrated supply chain processes, including collaboration with 3PL/4PL partners
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience with commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience managing teams (~15 headcount) and large budgets (~£100m)
- Experience in infrastructure, construction, manufacturing or regulated industries (nuclear desirable)
- Knowledge of safety, environmental and international trade compliance for logistics
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.
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