About Us
We’re Rolls‑Royce SMR, revolutionising an industry and creating a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for people excited by real impact. This is more than a job — this is a legacy.
The Team
You’ll join our Operations & Construction Readiness function, a team focused on enabling the successful, safe and repeatable deployment of our SMR power plant design. We collaborate across engineering, supply chain, safety and programme delivery to make this ambition a reality.
Role Summary
We’re looking for Senior Project Managers (Construction) to join our Construction Readiness team, reporting to the Deputy Heads of Construction Readiness. You’ll help shape our global construction capability, ensuring we can deliver a safe, predictable and repeatable SMR build programme across multiple geographies.
Key Deliverables
* Develop and embed our construction readiness capability, including intelligent customer/client role definition.
* Work with engineering to codify repeatable constructability for modular, standardised deployment.
* Shape and support construction site launch and mobilisation, including site safety, on‑site factory setup, logistics and off‑site manufacture.
* Collaborate with Programme Directors to ensure safe, timely and cost‑efficient project delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong experience managing client‑focused construction projects (e.g., civils, nuclear, oil & gas or international projects).
* Solid understanding of construction processes, safety, quality management and regulatory compliance.
* Skilled communicator with strong negotiation, leadership and problem‑solving capabilities.
* Experience managing complex programmes with multiple suppliers and stakeholder groups.
Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based in Derby, Manchester or Warrington, with hybrid working and travel to sites as required.
What’s In It for You
* Salary between £60,000 – £78,750.
* 12.5% bonus opportunity.
* 6x pensionable life assurance.
* 50% income protection.
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* £250 new joiner payment.
Benefits & Rewards
We support a flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment, career growth opportunities and a culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning. You retain full control over your rewards and benefits, including investments, insurance and wellbeing options.
Selection Process
* Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition.
* Capability‑based interviews with the hiring team.
* BPSS security checks at offer stage.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive.
We Encourage You to Apply
If you meet at least 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applicants with transferable skills who are considering a career move or a sector jump.
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