Head of Reactor Island Delivery Mobilisation

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Accountable for the Reactor Island portion of the SMR programme .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomLead💰 £85,600 - £113,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing complex, large-scale programmes, with a focus on stakeholder integration and delivery alignment. Proven ability to develop and execute mobilisation strategies within nuclear new build and major infrastructure projects.

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Senior Leadership ExperienceProgramme And Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementNuclear New Build ExperienceMobilisation Strategy Development

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Soft Skills

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Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) ClearanceDisclosure And Barring Service (DBS) CheckBasic Financial Probity Check

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Reactor IslandComplex ManufacturingIndustrial DeliveryMajor Infrastructure ProjectsDelivery Mobilisation

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for the Reactor Island portion of the SMR programme
Report to the Operations & Supply Chain Director
Lead integration of multiple workstreams, suppliers and internal functions
Ensure people, processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, suppliers, components and delivery schedules are available, integrated, aligned and ready for site assembly and delivery
Develop and execute the Reactor Island mobilisation strategy
Establish and lead the Reactor Island Delivery Mobilisation team
Recruit and develop Senior Managers and Managers
Manage stakeholder and supplier integration to keep programmes, suppliers and delivery activities aligned to schedule
Travel regularly to suppliers
Undertake some international travel depending on supplier activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior Leadership background in delivering complex, large scale programmes
Experience coordinating readiness, mobilisation or delivery activities in nuclear new build programmes, major infrastructure projects or complex manufacturing and industrial delivery programmes
Strong programme and project management capability
Ability to operate at a highly strategic level while maintaining delivery focus
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
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

20% performance related bonus
Longer term incentive scheme
Benefits allowance of £8,500 to build a personalised package
Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
28 days holiday plus public holidays
Option to buy/sell up to 4 holiday days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
£250 one-off home office setup payment
Flexible and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
Culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning