Capability Lead - Measurement & Test Programmes in Derby

Full Time – 37 hour per week Derby

We have an exciting opportunity in Derby for a Measurement and Test Programmes – Capability Lead to join the team on a permanent basis.

Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing:

• Leading a team of Project Engineers who are accountable for ensuring key capital projects are following the correct design technical approval, financial and programme management processes and reviews.
• Scope includes Production, NPI and MRO engine and Rig Test facilities and SPTE equipment across M&TE UK sites (Bristol, Derby & Solihull) and are generally large, multi-discipline integration activities.
• Act as the capability manager for the team, ensure process, cost and HS&E compliance.

Key Activities:

• Coaching and managing a team of 11 Project Engineers across Derby and Bristol sites ensuring alignment of Design and PMO process across businesses.
• Ensure functional alignment of other teams across Derby and Solihull to deliver a wider portfolio of technical projects within the defined process.
• Work with company associate fellows from multiple specialisms to define, develop and deploy test technology/capability road maps to create a long term investment plan to facilitate delivery of these strategies.
• Financial control: Plan, Monitor and report on spend for all test capability projects.
• Manage and maintain 5 Year plan and annual refresh for “Test capability” work stream.
• Coach team to prepare and then support appropriate reviews of financial scheme submissions presenting technical and financial justification for investment programmes.
• Work with M&TE UK engineering teams to develop solution costings.
• Produce metrics on cost and delivery.
• Maintain milestone plan.
• Deploy and maintain Project management gold standard on all test capability investments.
• Maintain technical governance on projects.
• Accountable for effective deployment of design review process on all appropriate test capability projects.
• Chair Project Review Meeting to effectively escalate technical or programmatic issues.
• PMO interface for funding and technical resource coordination.
• Maintain Resourcing plan for workload within the PE team and manage resource demand for the wider M&TE team.
• Integration of 5YP: Interface with Associate Fellows to drive specialist strategy deployment.
• Collate and manage T&EE first line inputs.
• Determine the strategic priorities for T&EE and champion these programmes.
• Requirements management for test capability projects.
• Define and deploy the standard for requirements management within M&TE.
• Coach project and design engineers in effective deployment of Systems Engineering.
• Change control: Own change control of financial/programme and scope for the Test workstream portfolio.
• Improvements: Tech time bookings against capital schemes – deliver a solution to effectively monitor tech time bookings against all test workstream activities.
• Forecasting of resource - use the available tools to help develop a solution for mid and long term resource planning.
• Defence re-org integration – embed a structured approach to understanding and initiating defence programme test capability requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• To lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to become suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) to meet current and future business requirements.
• This will also include leadership of other managers including assigned specialists.
• To deploy or align assigned staff to agreed work packages and lead/provide the delivery and approval of technical activities within their functional accountability.
• This could include multiple work packages across divisional areas within the group.
• To play an active role in load/capacity planning for the assigned team and work with the wider function to ensure suitable SQEP are available to complete programme deliverables.
• This includes engagement with third parties such as Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) in line with agreed Do/Buy.
• To be accountable for SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) measures and performance for the aligned capability group.
• To lead and be accountable for the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and drive this to completion supported by functional leadership.
• To ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity for the assigned team, including as appropriate any third parties/MSP’s working on behalf of the area.
• To ensure that world class rules, tools and methods are developed and utilised effectively across the group for the accountable domain.
• This should focus on greater use of automation, digital tools and lean processes to drive efficiency.
• To drive and support the transition to model-based reusable product lines at system, product system and component level.
• To champion the adoption of Agile Scrum delivery methods where applicable.
• To own the performance and reward management, HS&E, export and security clearance for assigned personnel.
• This will include specialist and leadership development for assigned staff.
• Interface into Defence and Civil for new projects, help gather requirements to identify test capability gaps and launch subsequent projects.

Who we’re looking for:

• Good understanding of component engineering processes.
• Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the Sector Customers and Programmes.
• Has provided technical and professional leadership to a team of engineers and other management level personnel.
• Capable and experienced in building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviours.

Engineering Essentials and Levels:

• Managing Knowledge, Information and Data Essentials.
• Programme Management Essentials.
• Safety Essentials.
• Systems Thinking Essentials.
• Technical Communication Essentials.
• Cost Functional / Technical Competencies and Levels.
• Systems Engineering.
• Determine & Validate Requirements.
• Manage Product Information.
• Technical Programme Leadership.
• Structured Verification.
• Data Management.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce.
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to Level C. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Closing Date: 10th June 2026

Hiring Manager: Rebecca Walton

Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston

Job Category: Validation and Verification

Posting Date: 27 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date: 10 Jun 2026