Mobilisation Manager

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls‑Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity.

Our Mobilisation function plays a critical role in preparing and integrating our strategic suppliers to support delivery of our first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) SMR and future fleet deployment. Mobilisation ensures that each supplier is aligned, capable, resourced and operationally ready to deliver safely, efficiently and predictably across the full lifecycle of the programme. To support this, we’re looking for a Mobilisation Manager to coordinate and deliver mobilisation activity for one or more of our major supply partners. You’ll help shape supplier readiness, support the implementation of operating models, and drive cross‑functional engagement to ensure both RR SMR and our suppliers are set up for success.

Reporting to the Senior Mobilisation Manager, you'll support strategic planning, supplier activation and organisational readiness as we scale one of the most advanced engineering programmes in the UK.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the development and delivery of mobilisation strategies for key suppliers covering readiness planning, capability assessment, resource alignment and operational preparation.

• Build productive relationships with strategic suppliers, supporting performance, readiness, integration and early-phase delivery alignment.

• Project-manage mobilisation plans, including milestones, risks, dependencies, KPIs and progress reporting.

• Work closely with other functions (e.g. engineering) to ensure technical, commercial and operational requirements are fully integrated including cross-functional readiness reviews, risk management and stakeholder communications

• Support tendering, evaluation, contract development, supplier performance frameworks, incentives and delivery models.

• Apply data, insights and structured methodologies to inform decision making, track readiness and identify opportunities for improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Experience delivering mobilisation, readiness, programme activation or complex project coordination activities.

• Proven experience working within engineering, energy, infrastructure or similarly regulated project environments

• Ability to work across matrixed environments and bring structure to complex multi‑disciplinary projects activities.

• Experience coordinating multi‑site or multi‑partner delivery activities is beneficial

Location & Ways of Working

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. We operate hybrid working, with regular weekly office attendance expected. Some travel may be required depending on supplier or programme needs.

What’s in it for you?

A starting salary between £63,750 – £78,750 depending on experience. Our excellent benefits include:

• 12.5% performance‑related bonus

• £2,200 annual benefits allowance

• 12% employer pension / 6% employee

• 28 days holiday + public holidays

• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

• £250 home office setup payment

You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation, offering:

• A flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment

• Opportunities for development and long‑term career growth

• A culture built on collaboration, diversity and continuous learning