Project Manager – Long Lead Items

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead Long Lead Item projects from engineering specification through procurement, manufacture, site delivery and handover .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,600 - £66,465 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex engineering projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and managing project risks while ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards. Proficient in project management disciplines and tools, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering QualificationProject Management Qualification (APM PMQ)Experience Leading Major Engineering ProjectsPrimavera P6Microsoft Project

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementPerformance ReportingContract ManagementProject ControlsStakeholder CoordinationForecastingDelivery to Time, Cost, and QualityMentoring Assistant Project Managers

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Highly Regulated IndustriesEngineering ProjectsCapital Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Long Lead Item projects from engineering specification through procurement, manufacture, site delivery and handover
Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and regulatory stakeholders
Maintain programme momentum and manage critical interfaces
Drive project controls, including schedule management, risk mitigation, forecasting and performance reporting
Lead and mentor Assistant Project Managers
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Support delivery of key equipment packages for the GBE-N programme
Report to the Programme Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

An engineering qualification, project management qualification such as APM PMQ, or equivalent demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects
Experience leading major engineering or capital projects within highly regulated industries
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders
Experience managing project risks
Experience delivering projects to time, cost and quality requirements
Knowledge of project management disciplines, contract management and project controls
Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Power BI or similar platforms
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

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