Head of Engineering for Services
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Rolls-Royce scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Head of Engineering for Services
Full Time - Hybrid
Derby
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
This role will lead, develop and engage assigned Engineering personnel to meet current and future business requirements, including deploying assigned staff to approved business activities/technical programmes when needed.
You will own and support definition of the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and ensure that world class capability is defined, developed and effectively utilised to provide products and services that satisfy business requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide Business level Capability and Strategy aligning the businesses
- Proactively provide capability leadership to the Engineering resource group and ensure robust deployment and maintenance of capability through-out its lifecycle
- Create and maintain strategic and /or tactical resource plans, in line with the Do/Buy Strategy, to meet the overall delivery commitments
- Ensure that sufficient resource is available to meet current and future business’ needs and budgets. Ensure integration with partners and other resource groups on people and resource issues
- Own the overall capability strategy and associated roadmap, and ensure resources necessary to deliver the roadmap
- Help define, develop and maintain the capabilities taxonomy to ensure sufficient Specialist and SMEs capability exists to support the business and strategic workforce plan
- Ensure staff are suitably qualified and experienced and that the required skills are sustainable for the future through: multi-skilling, staff rotation, competency framework tools including training and professional networks and standards
- Ensure effective knowledge management, in-line with company KiD policy, through the use of knowledge capture, lessons learnt, and best practice guides for the resource group, and encourage knowledge sharing within the group and beyond
- Lead and drive efficiency and quality through implementing continuous improvement and operational best practice within the field of work
- Where appropriate, to own the relationship between engineering, external customers, partners, legal and regulatory authorities and the supply chain and ensure it is effectively managed and integrated on behalf of the capability group
- Apply Health, Safety and the Environment policy including a commitment to continuous improvement
- Apply product Safety process including a commitment to continuous improvement and safety assurance
- Ensure compliance to all HS&E safety requirements for delivered engineering capability
Key Experiences and Qualifications
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Demonstrable sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the Business Customers and Programmes
- Demonstrable effective leadership & engineering skills
- Capable of building high performing teams and affecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviours
- Understanding Company Quality policies and processes deployed within the resource group
- Experienced in applying process improvement techniques and driving business improvements
Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company.
Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
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.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: Management Level A
For more information, please contact: Alison Connaughton [email protected]
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.