Delivery Lead – Module Assembly (Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover)

Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington (Hybrid Working Available)

Travel to Factory 2050 once a week is also required.

We’re looking for a Delivery Lead to help shape the future of nuclear energy.

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we're developing a new generation of nuclear power technology that will play a key role in delivering secure, affordable, low-carbon energy. As our Modularisation Development Programme (MDP) continues to grow, we need you to lead the delivery of module assembly demonstrators and experiments that will help validate the way we design, manufacture and assemble our products.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering programme where your work will directly influence future manufacturing strategies and industrial capability across Rolls-Royce SMR

The Challenge

We need you to lead the delivery of module assembly demonstrators and experimental programmes that support the development of our modularisation approach. Working across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, facilities and supply chain teams, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required technical standards.

This role combines project leadership, technical delivery and people leadership, providing a unique opportunity to influence how our future products are manufactured and assembled.

What You'll Be Doing

We need you to:

• Lead a small team of engineers delivering modularisation demonstrators and experimental projects.
• Drive the delivery of complex research, development and capability acquisition activities.
• Ensure robust Design for Manufacture principles are applied throughout project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, facility and supplier teams to achieve programme objectives.
• Manage functionally allocated resources and external delivery partners to achieve cost, schedule and quality targets.
• Communicate programme goals, priorities and expectations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the growth, development and performance of your team.
• Champion a strong safety culture and promote continuous improvement across all activities.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering high-value, complex projects or programmes in a technical or industrial environment.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, suppliers or delivery partners.
• Strong project planning, monitoring and control skills, with a track record of delivering to cost, schedule and quality requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to influence, challenge constructively and build effective relationships at all levels.
• A commitment to fostering positive safety behaviours and creating a strong safety culture.

Beneficial Experience

• Experience within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, defence, energy or similar sectors.
• Experience delivering research and development, manufacturing improvement or capability development programmes.
• Understanding of modular construction, manufacturing engineering or industrialisation activities.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering qualification, such as HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Professional registration (IEng, CEng or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Typically, you'll bring at least five years' experience within manufacturing, industrial engineering or a related technical environment.

Why Rolls-Royce SMR?

You'll join a team building something truly transformative. Our people work on challenging problems, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to one of the UK's most significant industrial programmes.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Research shows that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you can see yourself in this role and meet around 75% of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Reward & Benefits

• Salary: £50,650 -66,500
• Benefits Allowance: £2,200 per year
• Bonus Opportunity: 12.5%
• Pension: 12% Employer Contribution
• Life Assurance: 6x pensionable salary
• Income Protection: 50%
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
• New Joiner Payment: £250
• Flexible and part-time working options available

Security & Eligibility

This role requires BPSS clearance. Background screening, including security and financial probity checks, will be completed as part of the recruitment process.