Manager - Civil and Structural

Role: Manager - Civil & Structural

Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are uniquely positioned to become a world leader in SMR technology and the UK's premier green export.

The Team

The Sites and Civils team is responsible for ensuring our SMR technology can be successfully deployed across a range of customer sites and operating environments. Working at the forefront of civil engineering, design integration and nuclear infrastructure development, the team plays a critical role in translating our standard plant design into site-specific solutions for customers around the world.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager - Civil & Structural to support the Head of Sites and Civils and lead the development of civil and structural engineering solutions for our first Vattenfall site-specific project.

Managing a growing team of approximately 10-15 engineers, secondees and supply chain partners, this is a significant leadership opportunity that will help shape the successful delivery of one of the most important programmes within Rolls-Royce SMR.

We'll Need You To

• Leading and developing the site-specific Civil & Structural team, ensuring the successful delivery of a fully integrated power station design across the programme lifecycle
• Providing technical and people leadership across all civil engineering structures, systems and components, driving delivery against programme, cost, quality and performance objectives
• Managing complex design integration activities, coordinating internal engineering disciplines, external suppliers and delivery partners to ensure seamless programme execution

Driving the physical adaptation of the RR SMR reference design to meet site-specific customer requirements, while maintaining consistency across the wider programme portfolio

Championing health, safety and environmental excellence across all designated activities, ensuring compliance with programme policies and industry standards

Mentoring and coaching engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture which prioritises wellbeing, development and continuous improvement

Supporting the wider Vattenfall Design Management Team, contributing to programme governance, delivery planning and strategic decision making

Engaging with customers, regulators, statutory authorities, utility providers and external stakeholders to support project development, planning, permitting and delivery activities

Providing wider engineering support to business development opportunities and prospective customer engagements as required

Why this role?

This is a high-profile leadership position at the heart of a first-of-a-kind deployment programme. You'll combine engineering excellence, commercial awareness and inspirational leadership to help deliver a transformational clean energy project while developing the next generation of engineering talent.

What we're looking for

• A relevant Engineering degree together with Chartered Engineer status through ICE, IStructE or an equivalent professional body
• Demonstrable experience leading complex engineering programmes, managing multidisciplinary teams, technical delivery, budgets and performance metrics within large-scale infrastructure or highly regulated environments
• Significant Civil & Structural design leadership experience with a strong track record of delivering major engineering projects involving complex design integration challenges
• Experience of nuclear infrastructure, site development or other highly regulated industries, with an understanding of the interfaces between civil engineering systems, structures and components#

The ability to build trusted relationships with customers, supply chain partners and key stakeholders, providing effective leadership throughout project development and delivery

Experience implementing new ways of working, driving continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring and inclusive leadership

Knowledge of planning, permitting, regulatory engagement, utility interfaces and interactions with statutory authorities would be advantageous

Location

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Whilst location is flexible, regular travel to Rolls-Royce SMR offices, customer locations and partner sites will be required to support programme delivery.

What's in it for me?

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750
• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the 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
  
  

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition, followed by interview stages with the hiring team.

Due to the security requirements of the nuclear industry, successful candidates will be required to complete:

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• A financial probity check
  
  

Please note that these checks are not assessed on a simple pass/fail basis and individual circumstances will be considered appropriately.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us and, as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are happy to discuss flexible and part-time working arrangements and will make reasonable workplace adjustments where required to support employees in performing at their best.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements for this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Equally, if you're considering a career move or a sector change and can demonstrate transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Range

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Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
  
  

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check