Senior Manager

Senior Manager – Electrical Systems Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.We anticipate paying a salary between £68,000 - £89,250 DOE.Overview We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry – a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; it’s a legacy. The electrical engineering team is responsible for the complete design of electrical systems, spanning system architecture, sub‑systems and components, equipment specification and selection, data and analysis to support design development, and providing design assurance to ensure a safe and reliable electrical plant for the SMR. You will do this by working closely with engineering teams across the power station (e.g., design teams, human factors, safety, security, environment, V&V, etc.) and applying a structured systems engineering approach. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the development and delivery of electrical system designs across the SMR programme. Manage electrical systems data and analysis teams to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety. Ensure standardisation of design principles, architecture, and equipment across the power station. Provide technical governance and oversight of external design packages and supply chain partners. Define and apply relevant codes, standards, and legislation. Support capability development and continuous improvement within the electrical engineering organisation. Manage interfaces with grid connection and related external stakeholders. Lead and grow high‑performing engineering teams, setting goals and supporting SQEP development. The Key Selection Criteria For This Role Are Comprehensive Electrical Systems Design Proficiency: Significant experience in the full lifecycle of electrical system design, including specification, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. A strong understanding of fault resilience principles (e.g. redundancy and diversity) is essential. Adherence to Industry Standards: Deep knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations that drive good electrical system design. Application of Advanced System Methodologies: Experience applying systems engineering methodologies, including Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), to electrical systems. Effective Stakeholder Communication: Proven ability to communicate technical information clearly and compellingly to internal and external stakeholders. Technical Oversight Proficiency: Demonstrated leadership in electrical engineering, with the ability to provide technical oversight and act as an intelligent customer for external design packages. Training & Qualification Requirements Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (Applicants without a degree who can demonstrate suitable experience will also be considered). Chartered Engineer or Fellow of a relevant professional institution (desirable). Salary And Package Salary of between £68,000 - £89,250 DOE. 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 – 6 × pensionable pay. £250 – One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchase. Why Join Us? A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 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. Our Application Process 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr