Job Description Capability Lead (Structures and Casings) – Structures and Controls Full Time Bristol Management level C Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Capability Lead to join our defence team with ET&S Structures and Controls. As a Capability Lead you will be working with the Structures and Casings design engineering team supporting all Structures and Casings design activities for a wide range of programmes. You will also lead, develop and engage engineering personnel to meet current and future requirements by providing technical coaching and support to the team. What you will be doing: In this role you will provide technical leadership to the Engineering resource group and ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity. You will also; Lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to become suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) to meet current and future business requirements. This will also include leadership of other managers including assigned specialists. Deploy or align assigned staff to agreed work packages and lead/ provide the delivery and approval of technical activities within their functional accountability. This could include multiple work packages across divisional areas within the group. Play an active role in load/capacity planning for the assigned team and work with the wider function to ensure suitable SQEP are available to complete program deliverables. This includes engagement with third parties such as Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) in line with agreed Do/Buy. Accountable for SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) measures and performance for the aligned capability group. Lead and be accountable for the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and drive this to completion supported by functional leadership. Ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity for the assigned team, including as appropriate any third parties/MSP’s working on behalf of the area. Ensure that world class rules, tools and methods are developed and utilized effectively across the group for the accountable domain. This should focus on greater use of automation, digital tools and lean processes to drive efficiency. Drive and support the transition to model-based reusable product lines at system, product system and component level. Champion the adoption of Agile Scrum delivery methods where applicable. Own the performance and reward management, HSE, export and security clearance for assigned personnel. This will include specialist and leadership development for assigned staff. Position qualifications: Demonstrated managerial or leadership experience Capable of building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviours. Experience in applying process improvement techniques and driving business improvements. The ability to demonstrate effective leadership & engineering skills. Structures and Casings technical experience is desired, but not essential Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Grade: Management level C For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 04 Mar 2026; 00:03 Posting End Date 10 Mar 2026