Senior Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Rolls-Royce SMR scores B on the Alion truth index.
Senior Project Manager
Salary Range - £60,000 - £78,750
Location: Hybrid, based from Manchester, Warrington or Derby
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, positioning Rolls-Royce SMR at the forefront of transforming the future of low-carbon energy.
The Programme Management Directorate is central to turning our ambition into reality. Operating at the heart of major engineering and infrastructure programmes, the team leads delivery across complex projects, enabling innovation, collaboration and progress towards the deployment of next-generation nuclear technology.
In this context, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of critical programme outcomes, reporting to a Programme Manager and leading a team of Project Managers. This is a high-impact leadership role that will shape the successful delivery of projects underpinning the development of a new nuclear power station.
We'll need you to:
- Leading the delivery of multiple complex engineering, construction, procurement and regulatory projects within a wider programme environment
- Managing teams of Project Managers, ensuring effective prioritisation, resource allocation and delivery performance
- Driving project controls across schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholder management to achieve programme objectives
- Reporting progress, mitigating issues and embedding continuous improvement across projects and ways of working
As you can see, this is a pivotal leadership role within our programme delivery organisation, and you'll bring strategic thinking, outstanding stakeholder management and the ability to inspire high-performing teams in a complex environment.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people with:
- A degree in engineering, science, project management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience delivering large, complex projects and programmes
- A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent, or demonstrable experience leading major engineering projects
- Experience managing multiple work packages, budgets, risks and senior stakeholder relationships within complex delivery environments
- Knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Excel, Power BI or Power Apps, alongside the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively
We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements and would expect you to regularly attend one of our Rolls-Royce SMR locations as required, with occasional travel to support project and stakeholder delivery activities.
What's in it for you?
The salary range for this role is £60,000 - £78,750, dependent on the skills, knowledge and experience you bring. In addition, you'll receive:
- Bonus: 12.5% (performance related)
- Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
- Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
- Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
- Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
- Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
- Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters
You'll be joining a growing organisation delivering nationally significant clean energy infrastructure, where you'll have the opportunity to influence major programme decisions, lead talented teams and contribute to one of the UK's most exciting engineering ventures.
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. If you don't meet every requirement but feel you could be a great fit for the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay Range:
£60,000.00-
£78,750.00Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
- A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's 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.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch - we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
- Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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