Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls‑Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity. As we now scale our operations to deliver upon our contractual commitments, we aim to appoint a Project Manager – New Part Introduction (NPI) to project manage New Part Introduction for a supply chain commodity within the Power Station. Reporting directly to the relevant Category Senior Programme Manager, this will include: Leading cross-functional teams to deliver industrialised hardware to meet Power Station build requirements and subsequent handover to the Supplier Management Team Project‑managing change on behalf of the supply chain to support customer, environmental, localisation needs along with modifications to support overall power plant improvements Supporting the development and the timely execution of RR SMR New Product Introduction strategy Planning, tracking and controlling interdependent workstreams whilst proactively mitigating risks for their commodity/commodities Reporting on NPI status for commodity/commodities (including for example Documentation status; Capital requirements; Sourcing status; Industrialisation status and more).
We seek a diligent and approachable Project Manager who, recognising that this role is one of the first of its kind in the nuclear sector, will embrace the becoming a key and trusted member of a best‑in‑class team. We would like you to bring experience of: Leading cross‑functional teams to deliver Industrialised products and processes using well known industry practices Integrating multiple supplier/partner organisations to a project with common/aligned goals Supporting the delivery of major/large, complex projects in a capital‑intensive environment And if you can offer working knowledge of tools such as Primavera P6, coupled with APM accreditation or a Prince 2 qualification - then this really is a role that you should consider. Do feel free to request a full and more detailed role profile from Alex Jordan (I'm easy to find on LinkedIn) if this appeals,
What’s In It for You?
The salary for this role is £63,700 – £78,750 dependent on the skills, experience and values you bring.
You’ll also receive:
- Bonus target 12.5% (performance related)
- Personal Benefits Allowance of £2,200
- Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
- Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5/4 days)
- Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
- Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
- Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters
Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular engagement with stakeholders and suppliers.
Pay Range: - £
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation.
- 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.
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
We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths‑based organisation. Each Rolls‑Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low‑carbon energy – equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its SMRs, we will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.
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.
Our culture: At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture.
We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls‑Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, we will provide you with a fulfilling career.
Welcome to a place where everyone can grow. Whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
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