Head of Structural Analysis

Location

Any of the Rolls Royce SMR locations: Manchester, Warrington & Derby (Hybrid). Regular collaboration across these sites will be required, with occasional travel to other business and customer sites.

Overview

Lead the Structural Analysis function within the Engineering organisation at Rolls Royce SMR, delivering and shaping the long term strategy of Structural Analysis across programmes and lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Structural Analysis function, setting strategic direction for capability, resources and growth.
• Ensure successful delivery of Structural Analysis across development programmes and lifecycle phases.
• Provide enterprise wide prioritisation across competing programme and business demands.
• Act as the senior authority for Structural Analysis, driving governance, quality and Design Authority maturity.
• Build and inspire a high performing leadership team and culture of continuous improvement.
• Represent the function with senior stakeholders, regulators, customers and external partners.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) and a degree in an engineering discipline.
• Significant experience leading large engineering functions within complex, regulated industries.
• Proven success leading through senior managers and delivering results across sizeable organisations.
• Strong strategic leadership capability and experience influencing executive stakeholders.
• Technical credibility within Structural Analysis or related engineering disciplines.
• Capability to develop people, drive transformation and build sustainable capability.

Benefits

• Salary £85,600 - £115,800 DOE.
• Performance related target opportunity 20% bonus.
• Benefits allowance £8,500 per annum.
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private medical insurance - BUPA single cover.
• Life assurance - 6 pensionable pay.
• One off payment for home office purchases.

EEO Statement

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.