At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of a pioneering Small Modular Reactor programme across UK and Europe.
- Company: Join Rolls-Royce SMR, a leader in innovative nuclear technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, bonus opportunities, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Collaborative hybrid work environment with travel opportunities to the Czech Republic.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a groundbreaking project while shaping regulatory strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in nuclear project management and strong knowledge of licensing processes required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 78750 £ per year.
About the role: Senior Project Manager – Consents, Licensing & Permits (CL&P) in the UK (hybrid – Derby, Manchester or Warrington) with regular travel to the Czech Republic. You will play a critical role in delivering a first‑of‑a‑kind Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme in Europe, leading the development and delivery of the regulatory, licensing and permitting strategy across UK and European frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning consent and nuclear licensing workstream across early works and pre‑construction phases.
- Develop and manage licensing documentation to meet EU and Czech regulatory requirements.
- Act as a key interface with regulators, clients and shareholders, supporting compliance activities.
- Translate complex technical outputs into regulatory‑ready submissions with Safety & Regulatory Affairs teams.
- Establish and embed programme governance, reporting and milestone tracking.
- Navigate both UK and EU regulatory frameworks including EIA, DCO and permitting processes.
- Support commercial and contractual alignment, ensuring risks and deliverables are understood.
- Provide thought leadership, influencing stakeholders and shaping consent strategy in a first‑of‑a‑kind programme.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Significant experience in senior project or programme leadership roles within nuclear or highly regulated infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of nuclear licensing, permitting and consenting processes.
- Experience working directly with regulatory bodies, ideally within European frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead across complex, multi‑year and multi‑national programmes.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to operate at senior stakeholder level.
- Experience within early‑stage nuclear, SMR or large‑scale infrastructure programmes.
- Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or scientific discipline.
- Project Management qualifications (or a willingness to work towards them – support provided).
Working at Rolls‑Royce SMR:
We need you to be comfortable working in a hybrid environment, collaborating across UK offices and travelling regularly to the Czech Republic to support programme delivery. You’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team where innovation, governance and delivery excellence are key.
Salary & Benefits:
- Pay Range: £60,000 – £78,750
- £2,200 flexible benefit allowance
- 12.5% bonus opportunity
- 6-year pensionable life assurance
- 50% income protection
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- £250 new‑joiner payment
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Senior Project Manager Consent Licensing and Permitting employer: Rolls-Royce SMR Limited
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while engaging in groundbreaking projects like the Small Modular Reactor programme, providing employees with unique opportunities for professional growth and development. With competitive benefits, including a generous bonus structure and a commitment to inclusivity, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
