Rolls - Royce SMR
IDT Containment Lead
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IDT Containment Lead
IDT Lead – In-Containment Construction
Location: Flexible (Warrington, Derby, or Manchester, with hybrid working)
Salary: £71,000 – £93,187 + £5,000 allowance + 17% bonus
About Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is revolutionising low-carbon energy through its small modular reactor (SMR) programme. Designed to deliver affordable, scalable nuclear power, it helps accelerate global decarbonisation objectives. As the team expands its Operations capability, it is seeking an IDT Lead – In-Containment Construction to drive excellence in reactor containment and in-containment assembly delivery across upcoming fleets.
The Role
As IDT Lead – In-Containment Construction, you will lead an integrated, cross-functional team defining the strategy for designing, sourcing, constructing, and approving containment and in-containment elements within the Reactor Island. Your responsibilities span engineering, construction, procurement, commercial, and regulatory disciplines, ensuring a standardised, optimised approach that delivers technical robustness and commercial effectiveness.
This is a high-visibility role, working across organisational levels and engaging with Executive Leadership to build confidence in planning, align strategy, and drive successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) to develop and coordinate containment construction strategy.
- Align engineering, construction, procurement, and suppliers to deliver an integrated programme approach.
- Develop and manage programme plans, including cost models, schedules, and resource allocation.
- Define workflows, dependencies, and interfaces across teams and suppliers.
- Establish and maintain clear RACI frameworks for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure methodologies align with Rolls-Royce SMR’s construction and programme standards.
- Identify and optimise value drivers across the lifecycle and fleet deployment.
- Provide visibility and alignment to senior stakeholders, including at executive level.
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Requirements
Essential
- Strong experience leading complex, matrixed programmes or integrated project teams.
- Proven ability to influence, communicate, and present complex delivery plans to senior stakeholders (including Executive Leadership).
- Prior experience in construction, assembly, or major infrastructure programmes.
- Commercial awareness, including expertise in cost, risk, and value drivers.
- Experience in regulated environments, ideally within nuclear or high-integrity industries.
- Understanding of process mapping, value stream mapping, and programme modelling.
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Desirable (Not Exhaustive)
- Experience with regulatory or industry-specific standards in nuclear/similar sectors.
- Familiarity with maturity model frameworks for construction and engineering programmes.
More than 75% of the criteria doesn’t limit applicants—diverse skill sets and transferable experience are welcome.
About Location & Ways of Working
- Fully hybrid/flexible working based at Rolls-Royce SMR’s operational locations (e.g., Warrington, Derby, Manchester).
- Balanced work-life approach to support delivery while prioritising well-being.
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Benefits
- £71,000 – £93,187 base salary
- £5,000 flexible benefit allowance
- 17% performance-based bonus
- Competitive pension scheme
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most impactful clean energy projects
Why Join Rolls-Royce SMR?
You will be joining a high-growth organisation with a mission to enable global decarbonisation. The role presents a unique chance to redesign nuclear construction methods—being part of innovation, engineering brilliance, and operational excellence.
Our Values
- Diversity and inclusion: We value intersectionality and bring together a spectrum of backgrounds and strengths.
- Growth mindset: We remove barriers to talent development through mentoring, qualifications, and career clarity.
Recruitment Process
Due to nuclear industry standards, shortlisted applicants will undergo the following checks:
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Basic financial probity assessment
Why Us?
- Inclusive, strengths-based culture, not bound by traditional career silos.
- Work-life alignment: recognising commitments and evolving needs.
- Promotion to participation: dedicated care paths, mentorship, and transparent career progression.
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