Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR
501 – 1,000 Employees
B2BEnergyManufacturing
Rolls-Royce SMR is a UK-based energy and manufacturing company developing a next-generation Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant. Built on Rolls-Royce engineering expertise, its reactor is designed to generate 470 MW of low-carbon electricity per unit, operate for around 60 years and use factory-based modular manufacturing to support efficient deployment. The company is advancing regulatory assessment, international partnerships and manufacturing capabilities as it develops scalable nuclear power for energy security, decarbonisation and export markets.

Head of Reactor Island Delivery Mobilisation — Rolls-Royce SMR

Lead Reactor Island mobilisation for Rolls-Royce SMR’s small modular reactor programme. Coordinate suppliers, workstreams and teams to prepare site assembly and delivery.

Description

  • Own the Reactor Island scope within the SMR programme
  • Integrate workstreams, suppliers and internal functions to prepare Reactor Island for site assembly and delivery
  • Coordinate people, processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, suppliers, components and schedules so they are available and aligned
  • Create and deliver the Reactor Island mobilisation strategy
  • Build and lead the Reactor Island Delivery Mobilisation team
  • Recruit and develop Senior Managers and Managers
  • Direct stakeholder and supplier integration
  • Keep programme, supplier and delivery activities aligned with the schedule
  • Report to the Operations & Supply Chain Director

Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience delivering complex, large-scale programmes
  • Experience coordinating readiness, mobilisation or delivery for nuclear new-build programmes, major infrastructure projects, or complex industrial and manufacturing operations
  • Strong programme and project management expertise
  • Ability to work strategically while maintaining a clear focus on delivery
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
  • Eligibility to obtain 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 a personalised package
  • Pension contributions of 12% from the employer and 6% from the employee
  • 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays
  • Option to buy or sell up to four days of leave
  • 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

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