Senior Project Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Project Manager delivering complex engineering and nuclear infrastructure programmes for Rolls-Royce SMR. Leading Project Managers, project controls, stakeholders, budgets, risks, and programme outcomes.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex engineering and construction projects, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. Proficient in managing project controls, budgets, and risks while ensuring successful delivery of critical programme outcomes.

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Project Management QualificationExperience Managing Complex ProjectsKnowledge of Primavera P6Stakeholder ManagementBaseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementResource AllocationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectSAPExcelPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

APM PMQBaseline Personnel Security Standard ClearanceDisclosure and Barring Service Check

Industry Keywords

Engineering ProjectsConstruction ProjectsNuclear Power StationProgramme ManagementStakeholder Delivery Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of multiple complex engineering, construction, procurement, and regulatory projects within a wider programme environment
Manage teams of Project Managers, including prioritisation, resource allocation, and delivery performance
Drive project controls across schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder management
Report progress, mitigate issues, and embed continuous improvement across projects and ways of working
Support delivery of critical programme outcomes
Report to a Programme Manager
Shape successful delivery of projects underpinning development of a new nuclear power station
Undertake occasional travel to support project and stakeholder delivery activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in engineering, science, project management, or a related discipline, and/or significant experience delivering large, complex projects and programmes
Project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent, or demonstrable experience leading major engineering projects
Experience managing multiple work packages, budgets, risks, and senior stakeholder relationships within complex delivery environments
Knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Excel, Power BI, or Power Apps
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively
Willingness to regularly attend a Rolls-Royce SMR location in Manchester, Warrington, or Derby
Willingness to travel occasionally for project and stakeholder delivery activities
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

12.5% performance-related bonus
Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
12% employer pension contribution / 6% employee contribution
28 days holiday plus public holidays
Option to buy/sell up to 4 holiday days
Private Medical Insurance with BUPA
Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
£250 one-off Home Office Support payment for new starters
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities for career growth
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Continuous learning opportunities
Formal qualification support
Mentoring opportunities