Lead Engineer - Module Partnership Development

Our Mission
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 Team
The Reactor Island Layout and Installations team is at the heart of delivering our modular construction strategy. Working across engineering, operations and programme functions, the team is responsible for developing innovative installation and delivery solutions that maximise the benefits of factory-built modules and support the efficient deployment of our SMR fleet.

The Opportunity
In this context, we are looking for a Lead Engineer - Module Partner Development to support our Reactor Island Layout and Installations Senior Manager. This is a strategically important role that will help shape our future module delivery model, developing the engineering scope, responsibilities and ways of working with our Module Partner organisation to enable successful programme delivery.

We'll need you to:

• Lead collaboration between Rolls-Royce SMR and our Module Partner organisation, aligning responsibilities, interfaces and ownership across a broad range of engineering activities.
• Develop responsibility matrices, engineering processes and delivery models that support the transition into detailed design and future deployment phases.
• Act as a bridge between engineering, programme and operations teams, ensuring cross-functional topics such as commissioning, resource planning and organisational design remain aligned.
• Drive planning, scope development and partnership maturity activities, whilst supporting technical, commercial and programme decision-making across the modules programme.

This is a pivotal role within our business, and you'll bring a collaborative approach, systems-thinking mindset and first-class stakeholder management skills, as well as:

What we're looking for

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, alongside Chartered Engineer status or a commitment towards professional registration.
• Experience developing engineering scope, delivery models and stakeholder alignment across complex programmes and organisational boundaries.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, stakeholder management, technical risk management and gated design review processes.
• Experience developing schedules, managing programme delivery activities and communicating effectively across a wide range of technical and business stakeholders.

Location
We offer hybrid and flexible working but will expect regular attendance at one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington, alongside occasional travel to support workshops and partner engagement activities.

What's in it for me?

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750 DOE plus:
• 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 5 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

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
• Exposure to strategically significant programmes and senior stakeholders
• A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning

Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of an introductory discussion with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by interviews with hiring managers and 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

Our Commitment to Inclusion
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. We are happy to discuss flexible working. We will also make workplace adjustments for disabled employees if these are needed to help them perform at their best in the role, and we are happy to discuss this once a job offer has been made.

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 from industries such as oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure and other complex engineering environments.

Pay Range:
£60,000.00-£78,750.00

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.