Rolls-Royce Smr
Develops factory‑built small modular nuclear reactors delivering low‑carbon, affordable energy at scale
2 days ago
$73,100 - $95,944
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
programme delivery
benefit tracking
dependency management
ops handover
financial governance
mentoring
The successful candidate will lead high‑impact, customer‑facing programmes for the GBE‑N initiative, managing complex multi‑disciplinary projects that blend technical and business objectives. Responsibilities include delivering programmes, tracking benefits, managing dependencies, ensuring smooth handover to operations, providing financial governance and mentoring junior project managers.
Requirements
bpss clearance
dbs check
financial check
pmp
programme management
stakeholder engagement
The role requires a recognised qualification such as MSP®, PgMP®, PMP® or equivalent experience, alongside proven programme‑management expertise in fast‑paced, complex environments. Candidates must demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement, especially in customer‑facing transformation and operational contexts like cybersecurity, as well as robust financial governance, risk management and the ability to integrate technical and business solutions.
Applicants will undergo additional nuclear‑industry screening, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance, a DBS check and a basic financial probity check.
- 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
Benefits
The Programme Manager – GBE‑N Customer Programme role is based in Derby with a hybrid arrangement of two office days a week and offers a salary between £73,100 and £95,944. It reports to senior IT leadership within Rolls‑Royce SMR.
In return, the position offers genuine autonomy, responsibility and the chance to influence organisational transformation while working within a supportive team culture that values growth and development. The salary band reflects skills and experience, and the package includes a performance‑related bonus, benefits allowance, pension contributions, private medical cover and other perks.
A career at Rolls‑Royce SMR provides the opportunity to contribute to a transformational mission, delivering 470 MW low‑carbon power stations that can supply a million homes for over 60 years and support renewable energy stability.
Rewards are designed for employee autonomy, offering flexible working arrangements, control over investments, insurances and wellbeing, as well as mentorship, formal qualifications and clear career development pathways.
- Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 17%
- Benefits Allowance - £5000, 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
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance
- disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
- basic financial probity check
Overview
470 MWe
Nuclear Reactor Capacity
Output capacity of the pressurized water reactors designed by the company.
90% factory-built
Manufacturing Efficiency
Modules are almost entirely constructed in factories, reducing on-site complexity.
June 2025
Regulatory Milestone
The company successfully passed early regulatory milestones and won the UK government’s SMR competition.
1 million homes
Energy Supply
Each reactor is capable of powering a million homes for 60 years.
- A team of 15 engineers at Rolls‑Royce began designing a compact, scalable nuclear solution in 2016.
- Blends decades of naval reactor experience with advanced manufacturing.
- Modules are nearly 90% factory‑built across 1,500 parts, then shipped and assembled on site—cutting costs, time and complexity.
- The company uses a boron-free primary circuit, eliminating toxic boric acid and reducing water use and waste.
- Backed by strategic investors and partners like ČEZ and Siemens Energy to support global rollout.
- Positions itself as a repeatable, investable product offering dependable 'always-on' clean energy to grids and industries.
Culture + Values
- Innovative and forward-thinking.
- Focused on safety, quality, and integrity.
- Committed to delivering customer success.
- Collaboration and teamwork across functions and regions.
- A culture of continuous learning and development.
- Driving a performance culture with a focus on results.
- Empowering employees to make decisions and take responsibility.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero by the year 2050, aligning with global sustainability targets.
- Focus on reducing carbon emissions through advanced nuclear technology.
- Development of compact, small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide cleaner, low-carbon energy.
- Sustainability goals to align with international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement.
- Supporting the UK government’s energy transition strategy with clean, reliable energy solutions.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Striving for greater gender balance in the workforce.
- Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
- Empowering diverse talent to contribute at all levels of the organization.