Rolls - Royce SMR
Project Manager – New Part Introduction (NPI)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls-Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity.
Role Overview
As we now scale our operations to deliver upon our contractual commitments, we aim to appoint a Project Manager – New Part Introduction (NPI) to project manage New Part Introduction for a supply chain commodity within the Power Station. Reporting directly to the relevant Category Senior Programme Manager, this will include:
- Leading cross-functional teams to deliver industrialized hardware to meet Power Station build requirements and subsequent handover to the Supplier Management Team
- Project-managing change on behalf of the supply chain to support customer, environmental, localization needs along with modifications to support overall power plant improvements
- Supporting the development and the timely execution of RR SMR New Product Introduction strategy
- Planning, tracking, and controlling interdependent workstreams whilst proactively mitigating risks for their commodity/commodities
- Reporting on NPI status for commodity/commodities (including for example Documentation status; Capital requirements; Sourcing status; Industrialization status and more)
We seek a diligent and approachable Project Manager who, recognizing that this role is one of the first of its kind in the nuclear sector, will embrace the becoming a key and trusted member of a best-in-class team. We would like you to bring experience of:
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Leading cross-functional teams to deliver industrialized products and processes using well-known industry practices
- Integrating multiple supplier/partner organizations to a project with common/aligned goals
- Supporting the delivery of major/large, complex projects in a capital-intensive environment
And if you can offer working knowledge of tools such as Primavera P6, coupled with APM accreditation or a Prince 2 qualification - then this really is a role that you should consider. Do feel free to request a full and more detailed role profile from Alex Jordan (I'm easy to find on LinkedIn) if this appeals, otherwise click on the link to apply.
Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester, or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular engagement with stakeholders and suppliers.
What’s In It for You?
- Salary: £63,700 – £78,750 dependent on the skills, experience, and values you bring.
- Bonus target: 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 5/4 days)
- Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
- Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
- Home Office Support: £250 one-off payment for new starters
We offer a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment, with opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling organization. We value diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Join Us?
- 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 organization, 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
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location