Role: Manager (Support & Outage Block Layout & Installations)
Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary - Derby, Warrington or Manchester
The Business
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. Positioned to be a world leader in SMRs, we are building the UK’s premier green export capability and shaping the future of sustainable, low‑carbon nuclear power.
The Team
The Reactor Island Integration team designs the physical layout of the RR SMR Reactor Island, ensuring mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems integrate seamlessly with our modular build philosophy. We collaborate across engineering functions to deliver safe, efficient and optimised layouts for a highly complex and critical part of the power station.
Summary
We are seeking a Manager – Support & Outage Block Layout and Installations to lead the design and delivery of the Support and Outage Block mechanical layout for the Reactor Island. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Containment Layout & Installation, this role combines people leadership, technical integration and strategic planning within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Deliverables
We’ll need you to:
Deliver the Support & Outage Block mechanical layout, leading a team of Layout and Installation Engineers.
Recruit, manage and develop team members through coaching, training and performance support.
Define delivery strategy using inputs from Civils, Architecture, E3S, Human Factors, Systems, CAD, Operations, Build Certainty and Supply Chain.
Own the block‑level plan to ensure cost, schedule and quality delivery.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a complex and high‑impact area of the SMR design, bringing leadership, integration skills and technical insight to a growing engineering programme.
Essential Skills / Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Experience in mechanical integration, plant layout or installation design in complex engineering environments.
Strong people leadership skills with experience building and developing engineering teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
We’ll ask about your experience delivering integrated layout solutions and managing multidisciplinary inputs.
Location
Hybrid working available, with regular attendance at our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices depending on project and team needs.
What’s in it for you?
Salary £57,600–£75,600 DOE
12.5% bonus
£2,200 benefits allowance
12% employer pension, 28 days leave, BUPA cover, life assurance and a £250 home‑office allowance — within a forward‑thinking engineering organisation.
Selection Process & Statements
The selection process includes an introductory call with Talent Acquisition followed by interview stages. Applicants must obtain BPSS clearance, complete a DBS check and pass a basic financial probity check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we support fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.
If you meet around 75% of the requirements, we would love to hear from you — transferable skills are welcome.
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
Skills Required
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience in mechanical integration, plant layout or installation design in complex engineering environments.
- Strong people leadership skills with experience building and developing engineering teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Experience delivering integrated layout solutions and managing multidisciplinary inputs.
- Ability to define delivery strategy using inputs from Civils, Architecture, E3S, Human Factors, Systems, CAD, Operations, Build Certainty and Supply Chain.
- Obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, complete a DBS check and pass a basic financial probity check.
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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