Head of Mechanical Equipment

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead the Mechanical Equipment function, providing technical, programme and people leadership across approximately 60 engineers and specialists .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWarrington • United KingdomLead💰 £85,600 - £112,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering and leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on technical governance, risk management, and the delivery of integrated mechanical equipment solutions in regulated industries.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeChartered Engineer (CEng)Complex Engineering Programme LeadershipMechanical Equipment DesignRegulatory Engagement

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Hard Skills

Technical GovernanceProgramme Risk ManagementIntegrated Mechanical Equipment SolutionsIndustrialisation StrategyDesign Authority

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Stakeholders

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

NuclearAerospaceDefenceOil and GasSafety-Critical Sectors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Mechanical Equipment function, providing technical, programme and people leadership across approximately 60 engineers and specialists
Act as a delegate for the Chief Design Engineer, owning key design decisions, technical governance and programme risk management
Drive development and delivery of integrated mechanical equipment solutions, including plant, commodity and support equipment across the SMR programme
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and Programme teams to deliver milestones and manage supplier partnerships
Shape the industrialisation strategy for Mechanical Equipment, ensuring solutions are safe, scalable and ready for deployment
Provide leadership across a large engineering organisation and guide key design decisions
Manage technical risk and ensure safe, robust and integrated engineering solutions
Work with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders to support successful deployment of Rolls-Royce SMR technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards professional registration
Significant experience leading complex engineering programmes within regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, defence, oil and gas or other safety-critical sectors
Proven experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering teams and influencing senior stakeholders across a complex organisation
Strong understanding of mechanical equipment design, product development, technical governance and engineering delivery
Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
Experience of industrialisation, manufacturing scale-up, design authority or regulatory engagement would be advantageous
Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 20%
Benefits Allowance – £8,500 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
29 days holiday (+ public holidays)
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 purchases
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Learning, professional development, and long-term career progression opportunities
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment