Rolls-Royce SMR is a British engineering and energy company developing factory-built Small Modular Reactors for dependable, low-carbon nuclear power. Its 470 MW reactor design draws on Rolls-Royce’s nuclear engineering and manufacturing expertise, with the company working through UK regulatory assessments while developing supply chains and manufacturing capabilities. The business is focused on making SMR deployment practical at scale, supporting decarbonisation and long-term energy security in the UK and international markets.
Head of Reactor Island Delivery Mobilisation – Derby Hybrid
Lead Rolls-Royce SMR’s Reactor Island mobilisation for a clean-energy programme, coordinating suppliers, workstreams and internal teams. Prepare people, equipment, documentation and delivery activities for nuclear site assembly.
United Kingdom£85,600 – £113,200 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredFrontend EngineerSoftware EngineerDescription
- Own the Reactor Island element of the SMR programme
- Report to the Operations & Supply Chain Director
- Integrate multiple workstreams, suppliers and internal functions
- Coordinate people, processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, suppliers, components and schedules so they are aligned and ready for site assembly and delivery
- Create and deliver the Reactor Island mobilisation strategy
- Build and lead the Reactor Island Delivery Mobilisation team
- Recruit and develop Senior Managers and Managers
- Coordinate stakeholders and suppliers to keep programmes and delivery activities on schedule
- Travel regularly to supplier sites
- Travel internationally when required by supplier activity
Requirements
- Senior leadership experience delivering complex, large-scale programmes
- Experience coordinating readiness, mobilisation or delivery for nuclear new-build programmes, major infrastructure initiatives, or complex manufacturing and industrial projects
- Demonstrated strength in programme and project management
- Capacity to work strategically while maintaining a strong focus on execution
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing ability
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Successful completion of a basic financial probity check
Benefits
- 20% performance-related bonus
- Long-term incentive scheme
- £8,500 benefits allowance for creating a personalised package
- Pension contribution of 12% from the employer and 6% from the employee
- 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays
- Ability to buy or sell up to four holiday days
- Private medical insurance through BUPA
- Life assurance worth six times pensionable pay
- £250 one-time payment for home-office setup
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Workplace culture focused on diversity, innovation and continuous learning