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Programme Manager – Capital Works
Full-Time
Bristol, site-based
Management level C
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.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
An Exciting Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to join our Defence Aerospace business in Bristol.
In this role, you will report directly to the SVP Infrastructure, and will be accountable for the programme and business management across our infrastructure works and projects. You will be delivering on the requirements against UK MOD programmes of work.
What You Will Be Doing
With this exciting opportunity you will:
- Lead on the preparation and submission of Capital Works Package Orders and Package Order change amendments to our Customer, working closely with the individual Project delivery leads, Group Property, Group IT, Commercial and Pricing.
- Ensure all Package Order internal approvals are complete prior to proposal release.
- Prepare and disseminate project performance information relative to cost, schedule adherence and risk.
- Be the lead interface for Capital Works Operational Reviews and Governance, specifically the business reporting and financial metrics.
- Lead change management activities.
- Ensure flow down of all contract requirements into the internal and external supply chain teams.
- Manage and discharge our duties as client under Construction (Design and Manufacture) (CDM) regulations amongst the Capital Works Programme Team.
- Support the UK MOD Operations Review forum.
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Position Qualifications
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:
- A demonstrated proficiency in programme management with a sound understanding of programme management techniques.
- Prior experience of running programme and project governance.
- Business and commercial acumen.
- A working knowledge of UK security regulations and the principles of security management.
- An ability to build compassionate stakeholder relationships internally and externally, and at different levels within organisations.
- A strategic and innovative thought process.
- A self-starter mindset.
- An inclusive leadership style, who will motivate, coach and develop teams to drive effective collaboration.
- Ability to work collaboratively across the enterprise with strong influencing and communication skills.
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To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
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.
Grade: Management level C
For Further Information
Please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com
Job Category: Project Management
Posting Date: 31 Jul 2026; 00:07
Posting End Date: 13 Aug 2026
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