Senior Project Manager Plant Design (Nuclear)

Overview

Senior Project Manager - Plant Design (Nuclear)

Location: Manchester/Warrington or Derby (hybrid working available). This role may require some international travel to the EU.

Role

You will lead the delivery of specific design work packages within the Temelin programme. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will work closely with Engineering Managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget
• Maintain robust project plans with support from Project Planners
• Forecast and manage project finances alongside Cost Engineers
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering and programme teams
• Identify and manage risks, implementing clear mitigation plans
• Provide clear reporting and escalate issues where needed
• Create a positive, high-performing team environment
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve ways of working
• Support engagement with external stakeholders where required
• Ensure compliance with project management governance

What You'll Bring

• Project Management Expertise (High priority)
  • Experience delivering complex, multi-year engineering projects (often multi-£M scale)
  • Strong capability across planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management
  • Confidence using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project or similar
• Nuclear & Conventional Island Experience (Critical for success)
  • Strong understanding of nuclear industry principles in regulated environments
  • Familiarity with nuclear safety culture, regulatory frameworks and design governance
  • Hands-on experience delivering or supporting conventional island programmes or large-scale infrastructure/energy projects
  • Experience integrating multi-disciplinary engineering scopes within complex plant design programmes
  • Understanding of interface among engineering, procurement, construction and regulatory activities
• Technical & Regulatory Experience
  • Engineering project lifecycles and delivery models
  • Experience in complex, regulated environments (nuclear, defence, infrastructure, energy)
  • Exposure to licensing, consenting or working with regulatory bodies is beneficial
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
  • Clear communication of complex technical topics to diverse audiences
  • Strong relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders
• Leadership Behaviours
  • You create clarity, motivate teams, and take accountability
  • You are organised, adaptable and solutions-focused
  • You build inclusive environments where everyone can contribute and thrive
• Experience & Qualifications
  • A degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • Project management certification (e.g. APM PMQ) or equivalent experience
  • Proven delivery of complex programmes or projects
  • Understanding of commercial, supply chain or procurement activities
  • Experience managing stakeholders in complex environments

Why Rolls Royce SMR

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident organisation and are committed to fair, supportive recruitment practices. We offer a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment with opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.

Application Process & Compliance

Due to safety regulations in the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening, including baseline clearance and background checks.

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