Manager – Engineering (Power Station Integration)
- east midlands, england, United Kingdom
- Hybrid
- £60 - £79 Per Annum
Job Description
Role: Manager – Engineering (Power Station Integration) Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following as Primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.
The Power Station Architecture team sits at the centre of our engineering organisation, bringing together disciplines, systems and stakeholders to define and optimise the overall power station design. Through systems thinking, innovation and collaboration, the team ensures our integrated power station solution delivers against performance, safety, cost, schedule and regulatory requirements.
In this context, we are looking for a Manager – Engineering (Power Station Integration) to support the delivery of the Power Station Level Design and integration. Working across a complex matrix of engineering teams, suppliers and stakeholders, this role will lead the integration of key power station systems, drive critical design decisions and shape the development of one of the most exciting engineering programmes in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Leading multidisciplinary engineering work packages, coordinating activities across engineering functions to deliver an integrated power station design aligned to programme objectives
- Driving system integration, architecting and design decision-making activities, ensuring technical solutions satisfy product requirements, stakeholder needs and operational objectives
- Managing complex technical interfaces between systems, disciplines, suppliers and delivery partners, resolving issues and enabling efficient progression through engineering milestones and stage gates
- Applying systems engineering methodologies and structured optioneering techniques to evaluate design solutions and support evidence‑based decision making
- Developing and maintaining delivery plans, forecasts, priorities and recovery actions, working closely with project controls and programme teams to ensure commitments are achieved.
- Providing department wide input on technical risk and earned value.
- Influencing and aligning senior stakeholders across engineering, programme delivery and external organisations to balance competing priorities and achieve the best overall power station outcome
- Ensuring the effective flow‑down of top‑level requirements into lower‑tier systems, maintaining alignment between individual design activities and overarching power station objectives
- Facilitating collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, promoting systems thinking and establishing an integrated approach to design development, risk management and technical governance
Qualifications
- A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) desirable
- We’ll ask about your experience delivering complex engineering projects, integrating multiple systems and coordinating multidisciplinary teams within highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, engineering lifecycle processes and standards such as ISO 15288
- Experience applying design integration, technical governance, programme delivery and decision‑making methodologies, with exposure to MBSE tools such as Capella and Arcadia advantageous
- An understanding of power generation, nuclear, defence, aerospace or other complex infrastructure environments would be beneficial
Location
Location We offer hybrid working but will expect regular attendance at an RR SMR office location, including Manchester, Warrington or Derby, together with occasional UK travel as required.
Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following as Primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
Compensation
We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay £250
- One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Pay Range: - £
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an introductory conversation with the Talent Acquisition Partner, followed by interview stages with key stakeholders.
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
Inclusion & Diversity
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.
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.
Company Culture
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation.
- 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.
What we offer
- Our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving.
- Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control.
- By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you.
Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.
Your career journey At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls‑Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
Our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation? 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.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional. Our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what Makes them exceptional.
We are Rolls‑Royce SMR A career with Rolls‑Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls‑Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low‑carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years.
With its Rolls‑Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love.
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation? 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.
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