Senior Manager - Residual Heat Removal Systems

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Senior Manager - Residual Heat Removal Systems

Location:

Derby, Warrington, Manchester (with UK travel as required)

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Senior Manager - Residual Heat Removal Systems, to be involved in delivering an industry-leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.

About the Role:

This senior engineering leadership role is central to the design and development of critical safety systems within our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme, specifically:
- Component Cooling and Essential Service Water Systems
- Fuel Pool Cooling and Inventory Management Systems
- Planned Shutdown Heat Removal Functions
You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of around 20 engineers and manage a significant portion of the design budget (up to £2M annually), ensuring that technical solutions are safe, robust, and aligned with regulatory and programme requirements. You'll also steer supplier contracts and lead key technical and programme governance processes.

Why This Role?

- Leadership:
You'll be the senior technical authority for a vital part of our SMR technology, with delegated approval rights from the Chief Design Engineer.

- Innovation: Shape the development of a pioneering nuclear system, influencing the direction of the UK's clean energy future.
- Impact:
Your work will directly support the success of the UKs first fleet of SMRs-contributing to national energy security and net-zero targets.

What You'll Achieve:
- Lead the definition and delivery of complete engineering solutions for residual heat removal systems.
- Drive system-level integration and safety justification activities.
- Manage high-value, high-complexity design contracts across the supply chain.
- Develop a high-performing engineering team and long-term capability strategy.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including the UK nuclear regulator.

We're Looking For...
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from those looking to make a career shift or bring transferable skills from across the nuclear, oil and gas, petrochemical, defence, aerospace, or similarly complex industries.

Essential Criteria :
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a relevant engineering degree.
- Strong background in nuclear process and safety system design.
- Experience delivering complex engineering programmes, ideally within a regulated industry.
- Proven leadership and coaching ability in large, multidisciplinary teams.
- Deep understanding of UK nuclear regulatory expectations, ALARP and BAT principles.
- Strong track record in technical governance, including review and sign-off of complex design solutions.

Salary - £68,000 to £89,000

Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%

Benefits Cash Allowance - £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package

Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.

Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care

On offer is a competitive salary, with a performance-related bonus, an attractive pension scheme (12% employer, 6% employee), and private medical insurance. Youll also receive a flexible benefits allowance enabling you to create a bespoke…