Project Manager in Derby

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are delivering a new generation of nuclear power – clean, affordable energy to support net zero. We are building something different: a collaborative, inclusive business where people from all backgrounds can contribute to meaningful, long-term impact.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their full self to work.

The Opportunity

We need you to lead and deliver critical elements of our programme within the GBE-N project. You’ll take ownership of planning, coordinating and delivering complex work packages, helping us move forward with Stage 1 delivery in a structured and highly regulated environment. This is a role where you’ll balance strategic delivery with hands-on execution—working across teams, managing dependencies, and ensuring everything stays aligned to time, cost and quality commitments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards
• Lead planning activities and ensure project plans remain accurate and up to date
• Manage financial forecasts alongside Cost Engineers
• Monitor performance, risks and dependencies, acting early to resolve issues
• Provide clear reporting and escalate where needed
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business
• Create a positive, high-performing team environment
• Drive continuous improvement and apply lessons learned

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

• Strong project management experience delivering large, complex engineering programmes
• Knowledge of planning, budgeting, risk and change management
• Experience working in regulated or infrastructure environments (nuclear, energy, or similar advantageous)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams and simplify complex information
• Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP or similar is beneficial

Qualifications & Experience

We’d love you to have:

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ) or equivalent experience
• Experience in complex, multi-million-pound programmes
• Understanding of systems engineering or large-scale product development
• Membership of a professional body (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £50,650 - £66,500

• £2,200 flexible benefits allowance
• 12.5% bonus opportunity
• 6x pensionable life assurance
• 50% income protection
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• £250 new joiner payment
• Flexible and part-time working options available

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