Senior Manager

Role Title: 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

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

The electrical engineering team is responsible for the delivery of complete design of the electrical systems, spanning system architecture, sub-system and components, equipment specification and selection, data and analysis to support the design development and providing design assurance to ensure safe and reliable electrical plant for the SMR.

You will do this by working closely with the engineering teams from 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:

• We anticipate paying a 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 - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchase

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    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

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    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
 

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    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

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    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
 

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We're doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there's a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We're one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.