Manager - Electrical Systems in Warrington

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.

We are now recruiting for an Electrical Systems Manager to be involved in delivering an industry‑leading, cutting‑edge design project for a new type of nuclear power station.

About The Role

You will provide technical leadership and expertise across the lifecycle of Electrical Systems for the SMR nuclear power plant. As a manager within the Electrical Systems team, you’ll develop and manage a team of electrical engineers, set the work plan, and deliver the agreed scope of work. You’ll need to develop relationships with and work closely with engineering teams across the power station, applying a structured systems engineering approach to design.

We’ll Need You To

• Support the Senior Manager – Electrical Systems Design in delivering the agreed programme of work
• Be accountable for delivery of elements of the Electrical team’s scope of work
• Work with other teams to translate high‑level requirements into requirements for electrical systems
• Assess and substantiate that the design specification meets the requirements
• Ensure optimum solutions by supporting procurement, operations, and maintenance aspects of equipment
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations
• Work with the Verification team to define verification activities
• Participate in capacity planning and development of long‑term strategic goals for the team
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Develop, implement, and maintain design processes, policies, procedures, guidelines, tools, and training
• Provide advice and support to project teams and integrated product teams (IPT)
• Represent electrical engineering in meetings, working groups, and IPTs
• Work across engineering teams to deliver standardisation and commoditised approaches to system and component development
• Ensure quality is maintained throughout the SMR project lifecycle by undertaking technical reviews and providing electrical engineering inputs to technical review gates
• Discuss electrical system design with external organisations including regulators, customers, and suppliers
• Manage staff, contract partners, and packages of work with the supply chain

Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge and experience in electrical power system design, including transmission connections, HV/LV switchgear, generator systems, earthing, and lightning protection
• Expertise in transmission system design with awareness of other electrical domains
• Proven experience in managing design outputs, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and supply chain partners
• Ability to apply a structured engineering design process, including optioneering and down‑selection
• Familiarity with requirements management tools and structured verification processes
• Strong technical communication skills, with proficiency in preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations
• Experience in planning and managing work schedules, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
• Degree‑qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

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

Salary And Package

The salary band for this will be between £61,920–£81,270 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring. There may be some flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and, in due course, there is the potential for you to develop the role further.

Benefits Include

• Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity 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 ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
• Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters

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, and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Selection Process

The closing date for this role is 1st February 2026. The process will then consist of an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, and we anticipate shortlisting and first‑round interviews to take place by week commencing 9th February.

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