Senior Engineering Manager

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Senior Engineering Manager to be involved in an industry leading, cutting-edge project for a new type of power station.

We 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.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Integration Engineer, a Senior Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the development of multi-disciplinary development of a site-specific Rolls-Royce SMR

SMR power station design.

This role will integrate and co-ordinate the site-specific design activities on a Rolls- Royce SMR development project as the senior engineering leader within the project team. The role will require extensive interfacing and team working around the entire programme, internally and externally, developing all aspects of the site-specific design with a key focus on ensuring integration with the generic development of the Rolls-Royce SMR.

The role is accountable for the planning and delivery of engineering deliverables to meet the needs of the clients site development programme. The senior engineering manager will work with the project management team to identify the resources necessary to deliver and then lead and manage the team in the project matrix organisation.

The candidate will be an engineering leader with a strong proven record of planning and delivery of large complex programmes with extensive client and regulatory engagement. The candidate will demonstrate power station, or equivalent large-scale infrastructure, petrochemical, FOAK energy projects, complex infrastructure with heavy slant towards mechanical and associated systems knowledge and have experience of leading mulit-disciplinary engineering design programmes, with strong experience of early stage nuclear and/or environmental regulatory requirements. Some experience of construction and logistics considerations on infrastructure projects would be valuable.

Key Results Areas

Develop and lead the site-specific multidisciplinary team to ensure a fully integrated complete power station design is developed.

Provide leadership to deliver all engineering aspects of the development programme covering all systems, structures and components across the power station. This will cover all stages of the project lifecycle.

Control and report against engineering progress of a site-specific project including:

1. Delivery of programme milestones in line with agreed plans and budgets.
2. Management of risks.
3. iii. Monitoring of progress.

Input to the physical adaptation and variant requirements management for SMR applications across projects, covering different global regions and sites.

Provide input and support to the operations and delivery organisation of the business.

Assist the Chief Integration engineer in managing the measurement and monitoring of compliance with the power station top level attributes and objectives, with specific focus on the physical site characteristics, construction metrics and cost.

Provide wider support to engagement with Business Development and prospective customers as needed in support of the engineering function.

Provide support and integrate engineering output into the supply chain and wider operations business as needed.

Implement the programme Health, Safety and Environment policy on all designated activities.

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.

Key Selection Criteria

Experience in a senior engineering management position, managing circa 20+ people, and reporting on budgets up to £10m+ Demonstrable project leadership

Proven experience of implementing best practice methods and new ways of working, whilst leading and coaching a diverse team

Experience of managing project and technical metrics and attributes to ensure target performance

Demonstrable design and leadership experience in similar applications, as part of an engineering management function

Demonstrable experience of power plant / site development and integration in relation to interfaces with civil engineering systems, structures and components

Experience of development nuclear/environmental safety cases and interface with nuclear and environmental regulators. Experience of infrastructure planning regulations and approvals.

Experience of development nuclear/environmental safety cases and interface with nuclear and environmental regulators. Experience of infrastructure planning regulations and approvals.

Training and Qualification Requirements

The candidate will be a Chartered Engineer or equivalent and hold a relevant technical degree level qualification or will have equivalent relevant industry experience.

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of Circa 100k, plus: -

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 20%
• Benefits Allowance – £8,500, 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

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

About Rolls-Royce SMR

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we value diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace create a positive and supportive environment where all employees can bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table. We are committed to creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of their identity.

Reasonable adjustments will be made in line with Equality Act 2010 to support any candidate or employee who requires them. This may include changes to working hours, training, or working environment. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know.

This position can offer flexible hours and part-time hours to accommodate individual work-life balance needs. Schedule arrangements can be determined in collaboration with the employee and their line manager to ensure successful job performance and job satisfaction.

As part of our offer process, Rolls-Royce SMR carry out security and financial probity checks on all offered candidates. The security check includes a DBS check. Please note that these are not ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ checks and that individual circumstances, as well as where the role sits within the organisation, are taken in to account.

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.

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We have a 2-stage interview process. Interviews can be on-line or in-person and please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made.

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact antony@pace-people.com to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner

Our Screening Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in following additional screening: -

• 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