Rollsroyce

Engineering Manager - Nuclear Facilities

In short

Engineering Manager role at Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby, leading the design and delivery of new nuclear infrastructure and chemical facilities for nuclear fuel manufacturing. The company builds safety-critical nuclear facilities for the submarine business and requires strong engineering management experience in nuclear or similarly regulated industries. Requires UK nationality and SC-level security clearance (support provided for obtaining it if not already held), plus strong leadership and legislative compliance knowledge.

Engineering Manager - Nuclear Facilities – Submarines
Full Time (Hybrid or Onsite)
Derby
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager with experience in the development of Nuclear Infrastructure & Chemical Facilities. As the Engineering Manager you will lead and play a pivotal role in forming and developing a team to drive the delivery of cutting-edge facilities in the manufacture of nuclear fuel.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our business and, as the Engineering Manager you will be leading and developing a team, collaborating and working with customers and partners; fully focussing on driving the delivery of the design for a new nuclear facility.
What you will be doing:
•Contribute to the development of a new operational business unit and lead the strategy for the new nuclear infrastructure to support the product execution.
•Assist in the design and development of the structure for an organisation dedicated to the manufacture of nuclear fuel and support the delivery of the organisation.
•Own and proactively drive the design of the new facilities, including the supporting site infrastructure.
•Taking inputs from the engineering teams who are developing the processes and delivering a safe and efficient facility that meets these requirements.
•Proactively aiding engineering teams in the development of appropriate solutions and ensuring all relevant options are considered.
•Ensure that efficient solutions are reached that comply with all legislative requirements.
•Promote a pragmatic blend of innovative approaches and tried-and-tested methods to aid in the delivery of a facility that is demonstrably safe.
•Maintain a constant focus on safety at all times, ensuring that all engineering solutions prioritise safety and compliance.
Position Qualifications:
•Proven experience in engineering management, preferably in the nuclear industry or a related safety critical field.
•Strong knowledge of legislative requirements and compliance standards in the nuclear sector or other similarly challenging fields.
•Experience in the design and construction of new facilities in which hazardous processes can be safely carried out is essential.
•Excellent project management and organisational skills.
•Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
•Strong communication and team leadership skills.
•Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
•Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
Level C
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Job Category: Project Management

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