Manager – Engineering (Power Station Integration)

Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following as Primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester.

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 Power Station Architecture team sits at the centre of our engineering organisation, bringing together disciplines, systems and stakeholders to define and optimise the overall power station design. Through systems thinking, innovation and collaboration, the team ensures our integrated power station solution delivers against performance, safety, cost, schedule and regulatory requirements.

In this context, we are looking for a Manager – Engineering (Power Station Integration) to support the delivery of the Power Station Level Design and integration. Working across a complex matrix of engineering teams, suppliers and stakeholders, this role will lead the integration of key power station systems, drive critical design decisions and shape the development of one of the most exciting engineering programmes in the UK.

We'll need you to:

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering work packages, coordinating activities across engineering functions to deliver an integrated power station design aligned to programme objectives.
• Drive system integration, architecting and design decision-making activities, ensuring technical solutions satisfy product requirements, stakeholder needs and operational objectives.
• Manage complex technical interfaces between systems, disciplines, suppliers and delivery partners, resolving issues and enabling efficient progression through engineering milestones and stage gates.
• Apply systems engineering methodologies and structured optioneering techniques to evaluate design solutions and support evidence-based decision making.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans, forecasts, priorities and recovery actions, working closely with project controls and programme teams to ensure commitments are achieved.
• Provide department wide input on technical risk and earned value.
• Influence and align senior stakeholders across engineering, programme delivery and external organisations to balance competing priorities and achieve the best overall power station outcome.
• Ensure the effective flow-down of top-level requirements into lower-tier systems, maintaining alignment between individual design activities and overarching power station objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, promoting systems thinking and establishing an integrated approach to design development, risk management and technical governance.

As you can see, this is a pivotal, high-profile role within our Engineering function, and you’ll bring a collaborative mentality, delivery focus and systems-thinking mindset, alongside the ability to influence stakeholders and solve complex technical challenges.

We're looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) desirable.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects, integrating multiple systems and coordinating multidisciplinary teams within highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, engineering lifecycle processes and standards such as ISO 15288.
• Experience applying design integration, technical governance, programme delivery and decision-making methodologies, with exposure to MBSE tools such as Capella and Arcadia advantageous.
• An understanding of power generation, nuclear, defence, aerospace or other complex infrastructure environments would be beneficial.

Location: We offer hybrid working but will expect regular attendance at an RR SMR office location, including Manchester, Warrington or Derby, together with occasional UK travel as required.

What's in it for me?

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750.
• 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 4 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.

The selection process will consist of an introductory conversation with the Talent Acquisition Partner, followed by interview stages with key stakeholders. Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening.

Inclusion & Diversity: 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.

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 Rolls-Royce SMR. A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy – equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years.

With its Rolls-Royce SMRs, we will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional – and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.

We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our Culture: At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures.

Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

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