Manager - Electrical Systems

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. • 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.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 Role Title: Manager - Electrical SystemsWe 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 startersYou'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 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 offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation