Project Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR

Project Manager supporting Rolls-Royce SMR’s low-carbon nuclear energy programme. Delivering complex engineering projects, managing schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholders across hybrid UK locations.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,600 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex engineering projects, managing schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring stakeholder engagement and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing project management tools to enhance project delivery processes and drive continuous improvement.

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Project Management QualificationComplex Project DeliveryStakeholder EngagementPrimavera P6Microsoft Project

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementChange Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetCommercial AwarenessClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectSAPExcelPower BIPower Apps

Certifications & Qualifications

APM PMQBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) ClearanceDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) CheckBasic Financial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

Engineering ProjectsMulti-Disciplinary ProjectsProject Delivery ProcessesStakeholder ManagementLessons Learned

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets
Manage project schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement
Monitor performance, identify issues, and drive effective resolutions and mitigations
Embed best practice and capture lessons learned
Continuously improve project delivery processes
Support Senior Project Managers and Programme Managers in delivering key projects and work packages across the business
Collaborate with stakeholders across complex engineering programmes
Travel occasionally to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in engineering, science, project management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience delivering complex projects
A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent, or demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects
Experience delivering large, multi-disciplinary projects involving schedule, budget, risk and change management
Knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Excel, Power BI or Power Apps
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders
Collaborative mindset, commercial awareness, and confidence to influence stakeholders at every level
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance required
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
Satisfactory basic financial probity check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus: 12.5% (performance related)
Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
Holidays: 28 days + public holidays
Option to buy/sell up to 4 days
Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business
Culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning
Formal qualifications support
Mentoring opportunities
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance