Project Controls Manager

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Rolls-Royce Smr
Develops factory‑built small modular nuclear reactors delivering low‑carbon, affordable energy at scale
Oversee cost, risk, and schedule reporting for SMR project controls.
8 days ago ago
£57,600 - £72,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Industrial
Transportation
Manufacturing
Digital Innovation
Modular Construction
Power Generation
Role
What you would be doing
monthly reporting
systems implementation
kpi reporting
excel reporting
cost planning
team leadership
  • Liaise with the different work package managers in the preparation of updated monthly performance reports. Assist in systems implementation to improve efficiency.
  • Work closely with the other support functions on a day-to-day basis providing support as required. Including Procurement, Commercial, Estimating, etc.
  • Perform tasks and duties in accordance with training and instruction whilst taking care of their own health & safety and those of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
  • Ensure projects are monitored effectively with good progress updates and ensuring costings, process planning, resourcing and logic is complete and accurate.
  • Responsible for the collation and validation of information required for internal reporting. Prepare and review reports prior to submission. Providing key insight.
  • Produce and manage KPI reports and ensure progressive improvements.
  • Creating Excel reports (PowerBI reports is advantageous).
  • Support teams with cost planning, providing knowledge and experience.
  • Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
  • Support, promote and engage in company culture programs to create a leading and positive culture.
What you bring
bpss
financial check
dbs
  • Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
  • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
  • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Benefits
  • £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
  • Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
  • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
  • Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
  • Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
  • Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
  • Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
  • Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance
  • disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
  • basic financial probity check
Company
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.
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