Project Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR

Project Manager supporting Rolls-Royce SMR’s low-carbon nuclear power station design programme. Delivering Cooling Water Island projects across engineering, procurement, regulatory and programme teams.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,600 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering complex engineering projects within regulated environments, with strong capabilities in planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in using project management tools and ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

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Project Management CertificationPrimavera P6Risk ManagementBudgetingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsPlanningSchedulingCost ManagementEngineering Project LifecycleRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementCooling Water SystemsBalance of PlantMultidisciplinary Engineering

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectProject Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

APM PMQDegree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

NuclearInfrastructureEnergyRegulatory EnvironmentSafety CultureLicensingConsenting Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support delivery of the Cooling Water Island design work package within the Temelin programme
Deliver project scope safely, on time and within budget
Maintain robust project plans with support from Project Planners
Forecast and manage project finances alongside Cost Engineers
Support resource planning and mobilisation activities across the work package
Lead day-to-day collaboration with engineering and programme teams
Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation plans
Monitor project performance and escalate issues where required
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement
Support engagement with customers, suppliers and regulatory stakeholders
Ensure compliance with project management governance, processes and procedures
Report to a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager
Work with Engineering Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects, typically in multidisciplinary environments
Strong capability in planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management
Experience with project controls, including schedule and cost management
Confidence using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar project management systems
Understanding of project delivery in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, energy or infrastructure
Awareness of nuclear safety culture and regulatory requirements
Experience delivering or supporting Balance of Plant, Cooling Water Systems, Conventional Island or other major engineering packages
Experience across multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical and civil engineering teams
Understanding of interactions among engineering, procurement, construction and regulatory activities
Good understanding of engineering project lifecycles and delivery models
Experience working in complex regulatory environments
Exposure to licensing, consenting activities or regulatory interface management advantageous
Ability to build relationships across technical and non-technical teams
Confidence communicating project status, risks and issues to varied stakeholders
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Experience working with international teams beneficial
Czech language skills or previous experience in the Czech Republic advantageous but not essential
Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
Project management certification, such as APM PMQ, or equivalent experience
Proven experience delivering engineering, infrastructure or capital projects
Understanding of commercial, procurement, supply chain or project controls activities
Experience managing stakeholders within complex project environments
Nuclear-sector experience beneficial but not essential
Applicants must complete BPSS clearance, a DBS check and a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits allowance: £2,200
Bonus opportunity: 12.5%
Standard Rolls-Royce SMR pension 12%
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life assurance: 6x pensionable salary
Income protection: 50%
£250 new joiner payment
Flexible and part-time working options available
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business
Culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working
Support obtaining formal qualifications
Mentoring opportunities