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Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Project Manager, Plant Design

Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Project Manager delivering complex plant design projects for Rolls-Royce SMR. Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, with robust management of finances and resources.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget
  • Maintain robust project plans with support from Project Planners
  • Forecast and manage project finances alongside Cost Engineers
  • Lead cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and programme teams
  • Identify and manage risks, implementing clear mitigation plans
  • Provide clear reporting and escalate issues where needed
  • Create a positive, high‑performing team environment
  • Capture lessons learned and continuously improve ways of working
  • Support engagement with external stakeholders where required
  • Ensure compliance with project management governance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Project Management Expertise (High priority)
  • Experience delivering complex, multi‑year engineering projects
  • Strong capability across planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management
  • Confidence using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project or similar
  • Understanding of engineering environments and project delivery lifecycle
  • Experience working in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, infrastructure, energy) is beneficial
  • Ability to influence at all levels and simplify complex topics
  • Strong relationship‑building skills across internal and external stakeholders
  • You create clarity, motivate teams, and take accountability
  • You are adaptable, organised and solution‑focused

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus opportunity: 12.5%
  • Pension: Standard Rolls‑Royce SMR pension 12%
  • Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance: 6x pensionable salary
  • Income protection: 50%
  • £250 new joiner payment
  • Flexible and part‑time working options available

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Hard Skills & Tools
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