At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop engineering teams to meet business needs and drive innovation.
- Company: Join Rolls-Royce, a leader in engineering excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous leave, retirement savings, life assurance, and income protection.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and fosters professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of engineering with a top-tier company.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
As a Capability Lead, you will develop and engage assigned Engineering personnel to meet current and future business requirements. You will deploy assigned staff to approved business activities/technical programmes and own/support definition of the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide technical leadership to the Engineering resource group and ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity.
- Create and maintain resource plans to meet the overall delivery commitments.
- Ensure that sufficient resource is available, through subcontract and recruitment (whilst adhering to company manpower policy) to meet current and future business needs and budgets.
- Own the appropriate section of the business strategy/programme and ensure that the capabilities and resources necessary to deliver the strategy have been identified.
- Ensure effective performance management, in particular ensuring that employees have relevant and appropriate objectives through the Business Plan Deployment Process.
- Lead and develop the members of the team within and beyond their respective disciplines, including individual and professional development, training, performance and reward management, HSE and security.
- Lead and manage the functional interfaces and ensure that appropriate reviews take place throughout the engineering lifecycle processes involving experienced specialists and leaders.
- Ensure the highest professional standards are met through use of agreed corporate methodology and processes and provide checks and balances to ensure that regulatory and business requirements are satisfied.
Key Experiences and Qualifications
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
- Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the sector customers and programmes.
- Demonstrates effective leadership and engineering skills.
- Capable of building high‑performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviours.
- Understanding of company quality policies and processes deployed within the resource group.
- Experienced in applying process improvement techniques and driving business improvements.
Regional Benefits
- Generous annual leave.
- Retirement savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
- Group life assurance providing a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce Group.
- Income protection providing 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.
EEO Statement
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.
Salary: Level C
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Capability Lead - Instrumentation Design (secondment) in Leicester employer: Rolls-royce
At Rolls-Royce, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Capability Lead in Instrumentation Design, you will benefit from generous annual leave, robust retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development, all while working in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your unique contributions. Join us to lead high-performing teams and make a meaningful impact on our engineering strategies in a company committed to your growth and success.
