Manager - Fuel Handling

• Degree-qualified in Engineering,Physicsor a related technical discipline, with Chartered status or a clear pathway towards chartership.

• Significant experienceleading engineering teams within nuclear,defence, powergenerationor other highly regulated industries.

• Strong understanding of systems design, requirements management and engineering lifecycle delivery.

• Knowledge of fuel handling equipment, reactor systems, mechanical handlingsystemsor comparable complex plant systems would beadvantageous.

• Demonstrable experience delivering complex technicalprogrammesto schedule,budgetand quality requirements.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.

• A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with the confidence to make decisions, navigate ambiguity and drive continuous improvement.

The salary band for this role will be between £60,000 - £78,750 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring.There may be flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and the role may develop further as theprogrammegrows.

Benefits include:

• Bonus - Performance‑related target opportunity up to 12.5%

• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package

• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions

• Holidays - 28 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days

• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover

• Life Assurance - 6× pensionable pay

• Home Office Support - £250 one‑off payment for new starters

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are delivering a new generation of low-carbon nuclear power that will provide secure, affordable energy for decades to come. Joining us means becoming part of one of the world's most exciting engineeringprogrammes, helping to develop technology that will play a significant role in the global transition to clean energy.

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in the design and delivery of Fuel Handling Systems that are critical to nuclear safety.

• Own delivery of your assigned scope, ensuringprogrammemilestones, quality standards,budgetsand resource plans are achieved.

• Develop robust engineering solutions that balance safety, operability,manufacturabilityand lifecycle considerations.

• Provide technical leadership, coaching and guidance to engineers, helping to build capability and strengthen team performance.

• Manage technical interfaces, requirements and stakeholder relationships across engineering, safety,licensingand operations functions.

• Oversee the delivery of work through external suppliers and partners, ensuring commercial and technical expectations are met.

• Support governance, regulatory engagement, designassuranceand configuration management activities across your area of responsibility.

Location:Flexible / Hybrid (Warrington,Derbyor Manchester)

This is a key technical leadership opportunity within our Engineering function. You will lead the delivery of a defined Fuel Handling Systems design area, ensuring solutions are technically robust,compliantand aligned withprogrammeobjectives. Alongside providing technical direction, you will manage engineers, coordinatesuppliersand engage with stakeholders across the business to support design maturity and delivery.

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