Head of Industrialisation Model

Rolls-Royce SMR

Head of Industrialisation Model coordinating Rolls-Royce SMR’s scalable nuclear powerplant delivery system. Integrating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and programme functions.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £85,600 - £117,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Industrialisation capability strategies, integrating complex delivery models across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, while leading teams and managing stakeholder engagement effectively.

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Industrialisation Capability StrategyGovernance Framework DevelopmentIntegration of Delivery ModelsLeadership in Complex Engineering ProgrammesStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Resource ModellingWorkforce PlanningOrganisational DesignCapability Framework DefinitionChange ControlDelivery Model Integration

Soft Skills

Influential LeadershipResilienceCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Engineering ProgrammesNuclearDefenceAerospaceEnergy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own the Industrialisation capability strategy across People, Processes and Tools
Coordinate, integrate and mature the Industrialisation Model as a coherent, scalable system for delivering RR SMR powerplants
Serve as the central point of contact and interface with the Delivery Advisory Committee
Curate and architect bi-annual reviews, interim deep dives, and red team engagements
Administer utilisation of Delivery Advisory Committee members across Industrialisation and Delivery
Lead workforce planning, resource modelling, and organisational design for the Industrialisation Programme and Operations & Supply Chain
Establish and maintain governance for Industrialisation Model development, assurance, and change control
Define and maintain a unified capability framework aligned to the Industrialisation Model
Lead integration of delivery models across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Programme functions
Coordinate SMEs, functions, and senior stakeholders to align approaches, resolve inconsistencies, and converge on a coherent model
Lead a team of 10–20 people and influence delivery across a network of 100–150 individuals
Travel regularly to suppliers and occasionally internationally depending on supplier activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience within large, complex engineering programmes, such as nuclear, defence, aerospace, or energy
Experience leading integration of complex delivery models across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Programme functions
Experience defining and operating governance frameworks
Ability to translate complex, multi-disciplinary content into clear, structured, and usable outputs
Experience coordinating multiple SMEs, functions, and senior stakeholders
Understanding of how integrated models underpin safe, compliant, and scalable delivery
Influential and resilient leadership capability
Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory basic financial probity check
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to suppliers and occasionally internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% performance related bonus
Longer term incentive scheme
Benefits allowance of £8,500 to build a personalised package
Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
28 days holidays + public holidays
Option to buy/sell up to 4 days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
£250 one-off home office setup payment
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Continuous learning
Varied hours and hybrid working arrangements
Support obtaining formal qualifications
Mentorship opportunities