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The Company At Rolls‑Royce SMR, our mission is bold and essential: to deliver clean, affordable, secure energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) is a British‑designed solution to a global energy challenge, offering reliable low‑carbon power through world‑leading engineering and innovation. We are in pole position to become a global leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future. The Team You’ll be joining our Plant Support Equipment (PSE) function — a rapidly growing engineering capability responsible for the specialised tools, equipment, shielding, decontamination systems, and waste‑handling solutions required to install, commission, operate, maintain, inspect, and eventually decommission our SMR fleet. This team ensures every SMR site has the right equipment at the right time, enabling safe operations, efficient build programmes and long‑term plant reliability. The work you support will directly influence the safety, maintainability and operability of one of the UK’s most important new energy programmes. Role Summary Job Title: Manager – Nuclear Plant Support Equipment This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a brand‑new capability at the heart of a nationally significant programme. As the PSE Manager, you will set the direction, define the delivery strategy, and lead the engineering team responsible for the development and governance of nuclear plant support equipment across the full lifecycle. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will be doing the following: Leading and developing a growing multi‑disciplinary team of engineers and secondees. Scoping and defining all Nuclear PSE requirements from special installation tools to decontamination systems, shielding and waste‑handling equipment. Creating and managing supplier relationships, including key nuclear partners, to ensure equipment is delivered on time and to the right standards. Embedding robust requirements management, including traceability through DOORS and structured activity modules. Overseeing technical governance, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory expectations. Driving cross‑functional collaboration, working closely with component engineering, systems engineering, analysis, manufacturing, supply chain and construction partners. Championing continuous improvement, helping the team and processes mature as the programme scales. The Impact This role is highly impactful: the equipment you oversee will directly influence how safely, efficiently and repeatably our SMRs can be built and operated. You will help design the foundation for an entire new fleet affecting build certainty, operational readiness, safety culture, time‑to‑power, and long‑term maintainability. This is a chance to leave a significant legacy in a growing, future‑shaping organisation. Essential Qualifications We are looking for someone who brings: Proven experience leading engineering delivery in complex or regulated environments. Strong background in requirements capture, technical documentation, trade‑offs and structured decision‑making. Experience influencing and coordinating across design, analysis, supply chain and manufacturing functions. Exposure to lifecycle work: installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning and outages. A degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or active progress toward it. Clear understanding of regulated, high‑integrity engineering environments. Pay and Benefits We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750 plus:- Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5% Benefits Allowance - £2200, 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 Family Friendly Policies including: 39 weeks paid Maternity, Surrogacy and Adoption Leave, 6 weeks Paternity Leave, IVF and Assisted Conception, Neonatal Care and more Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases Location & Working Model We offer a flexible hybrid working model, with offices in Derby, Warrington and Manchester. The level of on‑site presence will be discussed as part of the recruitment process, and we will work with you to find an arrangement that supports both the role and your work‑life balance. 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-MR1 #RollsRoyceSMR #Nuclear #SMR #EngineeringLeadership 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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