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    Join Rolls-Royce as an Engineering Manager - Nuclear Facilities in Derby. This is a full-time hybrid or onsite role focused on leading a team to drive the design and delivery of a new nuclear facility for manufacturing nuclear fuel.

    Requirements

    • Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
    • Proven experience in engineering management within the nuclear industry or a related safety-critical field.
    • Experience in the design and construction of facilities housing hazardous processes.
    • Strong knowledge of legislative requirements and compliance standards.
    • Must hold UK nationality and be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats.

    Skills & Responsibilities

    • Engineering Management: Lead and develop a team to drive the design and delivery of new nuclear infrastructure and chemical facilities.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all engineering solutions prioritize safety and comply with legislative requirements in the nuclear sector.
    • Project Delivery: Own and proactively drive facility design by taking inputs from engineering teams developing processes.
    • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with diverse teams, customers, and partners to support product execution.
    • Potential transition routes: People from project management or senior engineering roles in high-hazard industries may bring relevant leadership and safety skills, alongside meeting the core engineering requirements.

    Job description

    Job Description

    Engineering Manager - Nuclear Facilities– Submarines

    Full Time (Hybrid or Onsite)

    Derby

    An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager with experience in the development of Nuclear Infrastructure & Chemical Facilities. As the Engineering Manager you will lead and play a pivotal role in forming and developing a team to drive the delivery of cutting-edge facilities in the manufacture of nuclear fuel.

    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 is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our business and, as the Engineering Manager you will be leading and developing a team, collaborating and working with customers and partners; fully focussing on driving the delivery of the design for a new nuclear facility.

    What you will be doing:

    • Contribute to the development of a new operational business unit and lead the strategy for the new nuclear infrastructure to support the product execution.

    • Assist in the design and development of the structure for an organisation dedicated to the manufacture of nuclear fuel and support the delivery of the organisation.

    • Own and proactively drive the design of the new facilities, including the supporting site infrastructure.

    • taking inputs from the engineering teams who are developing the processes and delivering a safe and efficient facility that meets these requirements.

    • Proactively aiding engineering teams in the development of appropriate solutions and ensuring all relevant options are considered.

    • Ensure that efficient solutions are reached that comply with all legislative requirements.

    • Promote a pragmatic blend of innovative approaches and tried-and-tested methods to aid in the delivery of a facility that is demonstrably safe.

    • Maintain a constant focus on safety at all times, ensuring that all engineering solutions prioritise safety and compliance.

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    Position Qualifications:

    • Proven experience in engineering management, preferably in the nuclear industry or a related safety critical field.
    • Strong knowledge of legislative requirements and compliance standards in the nuclear sector or other similarly challenging fields.
    • Experience in the design and construction of new facilities in which hazardous processes can be safely carried out is essential
    • Excellent project management and organisational skills.
    • Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
    • Strong communication and team leadership skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
    • Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

    To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.

    Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

    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.

    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.

    Job Category

    Project Management

    Posting Date

    04 Nov 2026; 00:11

    Posting End Date

    11 Nov 2026

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    Rolls-Royce

    Engineering Manager - Nuclear Facilities

    Derby
    On-site, Hybrid

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