Senior Planning Manager at Rolls-Royce Smr in Derby, England, United Kingdom | GBP68,000-89,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

schedule integrity

integrated schedule

earned value

status reporting

contract compliance

training support

Ensure schedule integrity by validating dependencies, milestones, and critical paths.
Support the Delivery of an integrated schedule with alignment across all project phases.
Support the PMO in maintaining scheduling standards and governance frameworks for the organisation.
Coordinate with lead planners, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to maintain accurate dependencies and critical path data.
As part of the Project Controls team, facilitate the integration of schedule with cost for Earned Value Analysis and other performance metrics
Prepare and present high-level project status reports to senior management, explaining critical path and float positions.
Support the planning teams meet contractual deadlines.
Ensure sub-contract packages are fully integrated.
Lead and ensure development of a schedule which meets all customer contractual and business requirements.
Collaborate with teams to anticipate and manage future planning resource demands by gaining a thorough understanding of their needs.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
Provide training and support to team members on scheduling best practices and tools.

Requirements

dbs

bpss

reporting

financial probity

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Enhanced visibility of programme timelines for senior stakeholders through accurate reporting.
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 17%
Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

Rolls-Royce SMR Overview

Careers at Rolls-Royce SMR

Description

schedule integrity

integrated schedule

earned value

status reporting

contract compliance

training support

Ensure schedule integrity by validating dependencies, milestones, and critical paths.
Support the Delivery of an integrated schedule with alignment across all project phases.
Support the PMO in maintaining scheduling standards and governance frameworks for the organisation.
Coordinate with lead planners, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to maintain accurate dependencies and critical path data.
As part of the Project Controls team, facilitate the integration of schedule with cost for Earned Value Analysis and other performance metrics
Prepare and present high-level project status reports to senior management, explaining critical path and float positions.
Support the planning teams meet contractual deadlines.
Ensure sub-contract packages are fully integrated.
Lead and ensure development of a schedule which meets all customer contractual and business requirements.
Collaborate with teams to anticipate and manage future planning resource demands by gaining a thorough understanding of their needs.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
Provide training and support to team members on scheduling best practices and tools.

Requirements

dbs

bpss

reporting

financial probity

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Enhanced visibility of programme timelines for senior stakeholders through accurate reporting.
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 17%
Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

Rolls-Royce SMR Overview

Careers at Rolls-Royce SMR