Project Manager- Modular Development

Project Manager – Modular Development

Location: Manchester, Warrington or Derby with Hybrid Working Available

Why we need you

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Modularisation team within the Generic Product Development programme. You’ll play a key role in delivering the engineered systems and components that make our SMR modular— a crucial enabler for the future of our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme.

You’ll work closely with engineering, procurement and programme teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery, helping us progress one of the UK’s most exciting and impactful engineering programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

We need you to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to a technically complex delivery environment. In this role, you will:

• Manage project delivery ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Work closely with engineering design teams, as well as Procurement & Supply Chain, to maintain progress, resolve issues, and drive collaboration.
• Maintain up‑to‑date project plans with support from Project Planners.
• Manage regular financial forecasts with Cost Engineers and escalate risks or issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Review and manage risks, produce mitigation plans, and capture lessons learned.
• Build positive relationships across Engineering, Procurement & Supply Chain, Programme Management and wider business teams.
• Support external stakeholder meetings as required.
  
  

Essential Experience

What you need to bring

• Experience managing complex engineering projects (multi‑year, multi‑£M).
• Strong working knowledge of project management processes, including risk, budget, schedule and change control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to challenging timescales and maintain momentum.

Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Desirable

• Background in modularisation, complex engineering, oil & gas, water, or software implementation (where projects are modular/complex).
• Experience working in regulated environments or with licensing/consenting bodies.
• Familiarity with UK nuclear regulation (beneficial, not essential).
• Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ARM, SAP, Excel, Power BI or Power Apps.
  
  

Behaviours we value

We’re Looking For Someone Who Demonstrates

• Proactivity and ownership — able to drive progress without waiting for instruction.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to simplify technical issues for non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, balancing multiple activities.
• Adaptability and calmness under pressure.
• A collaborative, inclusive, positive working style.
  
  

What You'll Get In Return

• £50,650 - £66,500 salary
• £2,200 annual benefits allowance
• 12.5% bonus opportunity
• 6x pensionable life assurance
• 50% income protection
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• £250 new joiner payment
• Flexible and part‑time working options available
  
  

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll work day‑to‑day with:

• Engineering design teams
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Planners, Cost Engineers and the PCM
• Your Senior Project Manager and other Senior PMs, including Andy who supports PM‑level recruitment
• Colleagues across the wider Programme Management function
  
  

About Us

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we’re building a new generation of clean energy technology. Our Modular Kit of Parts approach is an essential step in creating scalable, efficient nuclear power to support the UK’s net zero ambitions.

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want everyone to feel they belong, can contribute meaningfully, and can build a long‑term career with us.

We’ll make any reasonable adjustments you need during the hiring process or once you join.

Security and background checks

This role requires BPSS security clearance.

All offers are subject to our standard security and financial probity checks (including DBS). These are not pass/fail checks — individual circumstances are always considered.

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