Support and outage block layout and installations manager

Role

Manager (Support & Outage Block Layout & Installations)

Location

Hybrid working with primary location: Derby, Warrington or Manchester.

Our Business

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. We develop small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide a British solution to the global energy challenge, enabling low‑carbon nuclear power that can serve millions of homes.

Team

The Reactor Island Integration team designs the physical layout of the RR SMR Reactor Island, ensuring that mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems integrate seamlessly with our modular build philosophy. The team works across engineering functions to deliver safe, efficient and optimised layouts for this critical part of the power station.

Summary

We are seeking a Manager to lead the design and delivery of the Support and Outage Block mechanical layout for the Reactor Island. The role reports to the Senior Manager – Containment Layout & Installation and combines people leadership, technical integration and strategic planning within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Deliverables

• Deliver the Support & Outage Block mechanical layout, leading a team of Layout and Installation Engineers.
• Recruit, manage and develop team members through coaching, training and performance support.
• Define delivery strategy using inputs from Civils, Architecture, E3S, Human Factors, Systems, CAD, Operations, Build Certainty and Supply Chain.
• Own the block‑level plan to ensure cost, schedule and quality delivery.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical integration, plant layout or installation design in complex engineering environments.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience building and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary £57,600–£75,600 DOE; 12.5% bonus; £2,200 benefit allowance; 12% employer pension; 28 days leave; BUPA cover; life assurance; £250 home‑office allowance.

Eligibility & Security Checks

Applicants must obtain BPSS clearance, complete a DBS check and pass a basic financial probity check.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we support fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.