Role: Manager (Support & Outage Block Layout & Installations) Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary - Derby, Warrington or Manchester Our Mission Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, and we are in pole position to become a world leader in SMR technology and a flagship UK green export. The Team The Reactor Island Integration team sits at the heart of our engineering capability, shaping the physical architecture of the plant and ensuring seamless integration of design, installation and operations. Working at the cutting edge of modular nuclear design, the team drives innovation in layout optimisation and operational efficiency. The Opportunity In this context, we are looking for a Manager – Mechanical Layout & Installations (Support & Outage Block) to report to our Senior Manager – Reactor Island Layout. Leading a team of Layout engineers, this pivotal role will define and deliver building layouts and plant outage strategies that underpin safe, efficient and cost-effective reactor operations. What You’ll Be Delivering We’ll need you to: Leading the end-to-end delivery of mechanical layout and installation design for the Support & Outage buildings, ensuring outputs meet cost, quality and schedule requirements Owning and developing integrated outage strategies across Reactor Island, working closely with Operations to embed maintainability and operational efficiency into design solutions Coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs (Civils, Construction, Architecture, Safety, Security, Human Factors) to define building layouts, personnel flows, and operational models Defining and executing the delivery plan for the Support & Outage block, aligning stakeholders and ensuring effective governance and design assurance Managing programme risks, identifying lessons learned, and escalating key issues to drive continuous improvement and robust delivery Leading, coaching and developing a small team of engineers, ensuring strong technical oversight, capability growth and effective resource utilisation Providing technical checking, guidance and approval of design outputs, ensuring compliance with standards, requirements and best practice Why This Role Matters This is a visible and business-critical role, where you’ll bring structured thinking, collaborative leadership and the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into elegant, practical solutions. Skills & Experience A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline), or equivalent experience Experience delivering complex layout or installation design programmes, and/or plant operations experience within regulated or high-integrity environments We’ll ask about your experience leading engineering teams, managing delivery milestones, and navigating design trade-offs Knowledge of systems engineering principles, stakeholder management, andthrough-life operational design considerations Location We offer flexible working, with expectations to attend key UK sites as required to support collaboration and delivery. What’s In It For You We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750 Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 7% Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, 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 Selection Process The selection process will include an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition followed by technical and stakeholder interviews. Due to the nature of our industry, successful applicants will be required to complete BPSS clearance, a DBS check, and financial probity checks. Inclusion & Diversity We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is central to our culture, and as a Disability Confident organisation we are committed to fair and accessible recruitment. We are happy to discuss flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments where needed to support you at your best. Confidence can sometimes hold us back – but there’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Transferable skills and diverse experience are highly valued here. Pay Range: £60,000.00 - £78,750.00 Why Join Us? 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 #LI-Hybrid #LI-SM1 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. Why join us? 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 can thrive. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance. Your career journey At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career. Our Team | Rolls-Royce SMR Join our talent community We're always on the lookout for the best talent. 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