Project Manager

Project Manager

Salary Range - £50,600 - £66,500

Location: Hybrid, based from Manchester, Warrington or Derby

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, positioning Rolls-Royce SMR at the forefront of transforming the future of low-carbon energy.

The Programme Management Directorate is central to turning our ambition into reality. Working across complex engineering programmes, the team drives delivery, collaboration and innovation, ensuring critical milestones are achieved safely, efficiently and at pace.

In this context, we are looking for a Project Manager to support our Senior Project Managers and Programme Managers in delivering key projects and work packages across the business. This is a highly visible role withing the GBE-N team that will help shape the successful delivery of one of the UK's most exciting engineering and energy programmes.

We'll need you to:

• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of complex projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets
• Managing project schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement to maintain delivery momentum
• Monitoring performance, identifying issues and driving effective resolutions and mitigations
• Embedding best practice, capturing lessons learned and continuously improving project delivery processes

As you can see, this is a pivotal role within our programme delivery organisation, and you'll bring a collaborative mindset, commercial awareness and the confidence to influence stakeholders at every level.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with:

• A degree in engineering, science, project management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience delivering complex projects
• A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent, or demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects
• Experience delivering large, multi-disciplinary projects involving schedule, budget, risk and change management
• Knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Excel, Power BI or Power Apps, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements and would expect you to regularly attend one of our Rolls-Royce SMR locations as required, with occasional travel to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

What's in it for you?

The salary for this role is £50,600 - £66,500, dependent on the skills, experience and values you bring. You’ll also receive:

• Bonus: 12.5% (performance related)
• Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
• Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
• Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
• Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
• Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters

Pay Range:

£50,600.00

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£66,465.00

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

About Us

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

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