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Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Manager – Residual Heat Removal Systems Design

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead delivery of the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio in line with safety, quality, cost and schedule requirements .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSenior💰 £71,000 - £93,188 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex engineering programmes, with a strong focus on systems engineering, fluid or process system design, and governance principles. Capable of managing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

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Systems EngineeringFluid System DesignProgramme Delivery ManagementChartered Engineer StatusStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Engineering Governance PrinciplesComplex Engineering ProgrammesRisk ManagementBudget ManagementResource Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Leadership StyleInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer StatusBPSS ClearanceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckBasic Financial Probity Check
Industry Keywords
Residual Heat Removal SystemsRegulated IndustriesEngineering SubstantiationContinuous ImprovementHigh-Performing Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead delivery of the Residual Heat Removal Systems portfolio in line with safety, quality, cost and schedule requirements
  • Provide technical and people leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Build capability, develop talent and create a high-performing culture
  • Oversee system design, engineering substantiation, assurance and governance activities
  • Ensure technical decisions are robust, traceable and aligned with programme objectives
  • Collaborate with safety, analysis, plant integration, supply chain and regulatory stakeholders
  • Resolve engineering challenges and support successful delivery
  • Manage portfolio risks, priorities, resources and delivery performance
  • Drive continuous improvement and support key design and licensing milestones
  • Report to the Head of Reactor Safety Systems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership through a recognised professional institution
  • Significant experience leading complex engineering programmes within highly regulated industries
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering, fluid or process system design and engineering governance principles
  • Experience leading engineering managers, technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams
  • Proven ability to manage programme delivery, budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder relationships
  • Strong communication and influencing skills and a collaborative leadership style
  • BPSS clearance required
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
  • Satisfactory basic financial probity check required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance related bonus of up to 17%
  • Benefits Allowance of £5000 enabling you to create a bespoke package
  • 12% employer and 6% employee pension contributions
  • 29 days holiday plus 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, inclusive, and supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning