Project Manager - Long Lead Items (LLI)

Project Manager - Long Lead Items (LLI)

Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary Range - £50,600 - £66,500

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we're delivering a British solution to a global energy challenge. Our Small Modular Reactor programme is helping shape the future of low-carbon energy and creating one of the UK's most exciting advanced engineering projects. As we move towards deployment, we're strengthening the teams that will deliver critical programme milestones and transform ambitious plans into reality.

The Programme Management team sits at the centre of this mission, bringing together engineering, procurement, regulation and construction disciplines to deliver complex programmes safely, efficiently and on schedule. Working across a broad stakeholder landscape, you'll help ensure critical project outcomes are achieved while influencing the future of nuclear deployment in the UK.

In this context, we're looking for a Project Manager - Long Lead Items (LLI) to support delivery of key equipment packages for the GBE-N programme. Reporting to the Programme Manager and leading a small team of Assistant Project Managers, you'll take ownership of critical projects that directly support the construction schedule and long-term success of a first-of-a-kind nuclear programme.

We'll need you to:

• Lead the delivery of Long Lead Item projects from engineering specification through procurement, manufacture, site delivery and handover.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and regulatory stakeholders to maintain programme momentum and manage critical interfaces.
• Drive robust project controls, including schedule management, risk mitigation, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Develop and mentor Assistant Project Managers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

This is a pivotal role within a high-profile programme, and you'll bring strategic thinking, strong stakeholder management skills and a proactive approach to solving complex delivery challenges, as well as:

What we're looking for

• An engineering qualification, project management qualification (such as APM PMQ) or equivalent demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects.
• Experience leading major engineering or capital projects within highly regulated industries.
• We'll ask about your experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing project risks and delivering projects to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of project management disciplines, contract management and project controls, with familiarity of tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Power BI or similar platforms.

Location

We offer flexible and hybrid working, with regular attendance expected at one of our Rolls-Royce SMR locations. Travel to supplier, customer and project locations will be required as needed.

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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