Project Manager, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Project Manager – Plant Design

Location:

Manchester/Warrington or Derby (hybrid working available) This role may require some international travel to the EU.

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we're pioneering the future of clean energy. Our mission is to deliver affordable, low‑carbon nuclear power through small modular reactors (SMRs), helping to transform how the world generates electricity. We believe diversity of thought drives innovation. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to do their best work.

You'll join our Programme Management function, working on the Temelin Plant Design programme, supporting the delivery of a next‑generation nuclear power station. This is a highly collaborative environment, bringing together engineering, procurement, regulatory and programme teams to deliver complex, high‑impact projects.

We need you to support the delivery of the Cooling Water Island design work package within the Temelin programme. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, you'll work closely with Engineering Managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

• Deliver your 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, implementing effective mitigation plans
• Monitor project performance and escape issues where required
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement activities
• Support engagement with customers, suppliers and regulatory stakeholders where required
• Ensure compliance with project management governance, processes and procedures

• Project Management Expertise (High Priority):
  Experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects, typically within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong capability across planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management
• Experience working with project controls, including schedule and cost management
• Confidence using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project or similar project management systems
• Nuclear & Conventional Island Experience (Important for Success):
  Understanding of project delivery within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, energy, infrastructure or similar sectors
• 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 working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines
• Understanding of how engineering, procurement, construction and regulatory activities interact within large-scale programmes
• We recognise that nuclear experience can come from a variety of routes. If your experience is transferable from another highly regulated industry, we'd still encourage you to apply.
• Technical & Regulatory
  
  Experience:
  
  Good understanding of engineering project life cycles and delivery models
• Experience working in complex regulatory environments
• Exposure to licensing, consenting activities or interface management with regulatory bodies would be advantageous
• Communication & Stakeholder Management:
  Ability to build effective relationships across technical and non‑technical teams
• Confidence communicating project status, risks and issues to a variety of stakeholders
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to simplify complex topics and communicate them clearly
• International
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working with international teams would be beneficial
• Czech language skills or previous experience working in the Czech Republic would be advantageous but are not essential

• You take ownership and accountability for delivering…