Project Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex projects to agreed time, cost, and quality targets .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,600 - £66,465 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex project delivery, including planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring adherence to time, cost, and quality targets. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and effective resolution of project challenges.

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Project Management QualificationExperience Delivering Complex ProjectsKnowledge of Primavera P6Stakeholder EngagementAbility to Obtain BPSS Clearance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSchedule ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementChange Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectSAPExcelPower BIPower Apps

Certifications & Qualifications

APM PMQ

Industry Keywords

Engineering ProjectsMulti-Disciplinary ProjectsStakeholder EngagementLessons LearnedFinancial Probity Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex projects to agreed time, cost, and quality targets
Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement
Monitor performance, identify issues, and drive effective resolutions and mitigations
Embed best practice and capture lessons learned
Continuously improve project delivery processes
Support Senior Project Managers and Programme Managers in delivering key projects and work packages across the business
Attend Rolls-Royce SMR locations as required
Travel occasionally to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in engineering, science, project management, or a related discipline, and/or significant experience delivering complex projects
Project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent, or demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects
Experience delivering large, multi-disciplinary projects involving schedule, budget, risk, and change management
Knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Excel, Power BI, or Power Apps
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders
Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

12.5% performance-related bonus
£2,200 Personal Benefits Allowance
12% employer pension contribution / 6% employee contribution
28 days holiday plus public holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 4 holiday days
Private Medical Insurance with BUPA
Life Assurance of 6× pensionable pay
£250 one-off Home Office Support payment for new starters
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities for career growth
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning