Test Capability Manager

Ref: 268

Department: Engineering – Verification & Validation

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £70,000-£90,000

Closing date: 02/06/2025

Role Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR, pioneering a groundbreaking industry revolution. This is a unique, legacy-building opportunity for those eager to make a significant impact. We welcome applications from experienced managers with outstanding skills and practical experience, as well as knowledgeable specialists.

Salary depending on experience and role, starting at £70,000-£90,000

Test Capability Manager will report to the Chief Development Engineer. This role involves managing function-based capabilities, ensuring project delivery through people, processes, and tools, to achieve project outcomes efficiently.

Role criteria:

• Experience in large testing programmes within regulated industries, ideally in safety-critical sectors like nuclear, though not essential.

Development of Capability

• Experience in developing and improving methods, tools, processes, and personnel capabilities.
• Ownership and delivery of departmental strategies, e.g., Approach to Test.

Communication and Influence

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams.

Systems Engineering

• Systems-thinking mindset with practical experience in using Systems Engineering tools and techniques.
• Analytical, methodical, and adaptable to change and uncertainty.

Nuclear Safety Culture

• Ability to promote and model positive safety behaviors, fostering a strong safety culture.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: £70,000-£90,000
• Performance bonus up to 12.5%
• Attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Flexible benefits allowance of £2,200
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
• BUPA health cover
• £250 home-office setup allowance

Company Overview

We are Rolls-Royce SMR, combining a world-class brand with a dynamic startup environment focused on sustainable energy solutions. Our mission contributes to planetary survival, with a fast-paced, passionate leadership. We foster a strengths-based culture that values individual greatness and offers growth opportunities beyond traditional roles.

Each SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy, supporting renewable deployment and grid stability for over 60 years.

Our Culture

We prioritize diversity and inclusion, believing diverse teams foster innovation and better results. We invite you to join us, regardless of background, to help shape our inclusive culture and thrive in a place where everyone can grow.

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