Ref 420 Department Engineering - CSA Installation & Modular Integration Location Derby, Manchester, Warrington Employment type Full-time Salary £68,000 - £89,000 Closing date 01/08/2025 Role related
Role Title: Manager - Civil & Structural
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Manager - Civil & Structural, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
Following our success with Great British Nuclear and being selected as the preferred technology supplier, we are now looking for an experienced Civil and Structural Manager to lead the design development of the civil and structural elements of the first GBN site specific project.
Reporting to the Chief Design Engineer - Civil and Structural, the Manager - Civil & Structural will be responsible for our team’s input to the GBN programme. This will be a middle management role and the candidate will be expected to operate within the project with minimal supervision and contribute to the wider management of the civil and structural team - continuously improving our team working environment and approach, mentoring junior staff and ensuring their well being, interfacing with the wider business and external organisations.
The role will provide a critical input and support to the operational construction phase development, planning and delivery, as a critical part of the RR SMR programme. The candidate will be an experienced design manager with a strong proven record of delivering civil and structural engineering on large complex programmes, with supply chain engagement and complex design integration challenges.
Key Results & What can be achieved in the role
* Develop and lead the site specific civil and structural team to ensure a fully integrated complete power station design is developed.
* Provide leadership to deliver all civil and structural aspects of the site specific programme covering civil engineeringstructures, systems and components across the site.
* Deliver the civil and structural engineering in accordance with agreed metrics on programme, cost and quality.
* Implement the programme Health, Safety and Environment policy on all designated activities.
* Input to the physical adaptation and Client requirements management for GBN and work collaboratively with Managers from other projects to gain consistency.
* Assist the Senior Engineering Manager general management of the wider GBN Design Management Team and supply chain partners.
* Provide wider support to engagement with Business Development and prospective customers as needed in support of the engineering function.
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.
Key Selection Criteria
Leading and delivering complex programmes, managing medium/large teams, and providing clear leadership of a programme and budget.
* Experience in a design management/leadership position, managing circa 20+ people, and managing a budget of circa £3-5m per annum.
* Demonstrable team leadership.
* Proven experience of implementing best practice methods and new ways of working, whilst leading and coaching a diverse team.
* Experience of managing project and technical metrics and attributes to ensure target performance.
Civil and Structural Design Expertise
* Demonstrable design and team leadership experience in similar applications, as part of civil and structural engineering capability.
Nuclear Infrastructure physical design integration experience
* Demonstrable experience of nuclear infrastructure / site development and integration in relation to interfaces with civil engineering systems, structures and components.
Client engagement and supplier / partner management
* Develop and build effective relationships with clients and provide guidance to the companies selection and management of a civil engineering delivery partners.
Team Leadership and Mentoring
* You will have demonstrable experience of leading teams and fostering an excellent working environment where physical and mental health, trust, collaboration and fun are key priorities.
Pay and benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £68,000 - £89,000 DOE plus:-
* Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 17%
* Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Company related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
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.
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
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