Electrical Systems Manager - Analysis in Derby

We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

The Electrical Systems function is responsible for defining and delivering the electrical infrastructure that underpins the SMR power station. Electrical Analysis plays a critical role in ensuring the design is robust, validated and compliant across the full lifecycle, supporting both safety case requirements and plant performance.

About the Role:

As an Electrical Systems Manager – Analysis, you will provide technical leadership across the lifecycle analysis of electrical systems for the SMR programme. You will lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, setting the work plan for electrical systems analysis and ensuring delivery of high‑quality analysis services to internal engineering stakeholders. Your team will support the full breadth of electrical systems, from grid connections through to HV and LV distribution and essential plant systems.

You will be accountable for the delivery of electrical analysis across design optioneering, system validation and design substantiation. This includes working closely with systems engineering, safety and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that analysis outputs provide robust evidence for the SMR safety case. You will also play a key role in managing work packages across the supply chain, acting as an intelligent customer and ensuring quality, consistency and technical rigour across all analysis activities.

We’ll Need You To:

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers delivering analysis across the SMR programme
• Define and manage work plans for electrical systems analysis activities
• Deliver electrical system studies supporting design development, validation and substantiation
• Ensure system designs meet requirements through robust analysis and technical assurance
• Produce and review technical outputs including reports, calculations and presentations
• Support verification and validation activities across the electrical systems lifecycle
• Identify and manage risks, assumptions and uncertainties within analysis activities
• Develop and maintain analysis processes, tools, standards and approaches
• Engage with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated system delivery
• Interface with regulators, customers and external stakeholders where required
• Manage suppliers and contract partners delivering specialist analysis
• Support team development, performance management and capability growth

Key Skills Required:

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Strong experience in electrical power system analysis across HV and LV systems
• Experience across the electrical system lifecycle including design, analysis and substantiation
• Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams and deliver technical work packages
• Experience using electrical analysis tools and performing static and dynamic system studies
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards and equipment (e.g. switchgear, transformers, cabling, protection systems)
• Experience reviewing and approving technical outputs from engineers and suppliers
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and integration of analysis into design decisions
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail or Oil & Gas
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholders
• Experience with supply chain management and acting as an intelligent customer
• Ability to develop teams, coach engineers and drive high performance

Qualifications:

Degree‑qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Salary and Package:

The salary band for this role will be between £60,000 – £78,750 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, reflecting the leadership responsibility and technical depth of the role.

Benefits include:

• Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters

Selection Process:

The closing date for this role is 16th August 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.

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