Role
Manager - Site Specific Layout & Installations
Location
Hybrid working based in either Derby, Warrington or Manchester (closest location).
Overview
Rolls Royce SMR is developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to provide clean, affordable, low carbon energy. The CSA Installation & Modular Integration team translates complex design into site ready solutions, driving innovation in layout, constructability and modularisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of integrated, site specific Reactor Island layouts derived from the Generic Design.
- Translate generic design intent into compliant, buildable solutions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Structures, Systems, Components and Conventional Island to achieve fully integrated outcomes.
- Own configuration, requirements and variant management, ensuring robust governance and traceability of design evolution.
- Manage the federated CAD model for Reactor Island and align with architecture, access, safety and zoning strategies.
- Develop and own delivery plans, manage risk, and drive performance against cost, quality and schedule.
- Build and lead a high performing team, support capability growth, coach staff and deploy resources effectively.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with Chartered status (or working towards).
- Experience delivering complex layout or installation design programmes from concept to detailed definition within regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management (e.g. DOORS), configuration control and gated design review processes.
- Experience leading engineering teams, integrating multidisciplinary inputs and managing technical and programme risk.
- Awareness of nuclear or highly regulated industry standards, with exposure to international codes/regulations considered advantageous.
Benefits
- Salary: £60,000 - £78,750
- Performance related bonus target opportunity of 12.5%
- Benefit allowance: £2,200 per annum (bespoke package)
- Pension: 12% employer + 6% employee contributions
- Holidays: 28 days + public holidays, option to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private medical insurance (BUPA single cover)
- Life assurance: 6x pensionable pay (£250 one off payment for new starters)
- Home office purchases support
Employment
Hybrid working with flexibility; regular in person collaboration expected and occasional travel to UK offices, customer locations and international sites.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.