Fuelling block Layout and Installations Manager at Rolls-Royce

We are seeking a Manager – Fuelling Block Layout & Installations to lead the design and delivery of the Fuelling Block mechanical layout within the Reactor Island. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Containment Layout & Installation, this role combines people leadership, technical integration and strategic planning across a diverse multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Key Deliverables 

We’ll need you to:

• Deliver the Fuelling Block mechanical layout, leading a team of Layout and Installation Engineers.
• Recruit, manage and develop your team through coaching, training and performance support.
• Define block‑specific delivery strategy using inputs from Civils, Architecture, E3S, Human Factors, Systems, CAD, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Own the integrated block plan to ensure delivery to cost, schedule and quality.
• This role offers the chance to influence a key area of the SMR design, bringing leadership, integration capability and technical insight to a growing and highly collaborative programme.

Essential Skills / Qualifications 

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in plant layout, installation design or mechanical integration within complex engineering environments.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• We’ll ask about your experience driving layout delivery and managing multi‑disciplinary interfaces.

Location 

• Hybrid working with regular attendance expected at our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices depending on project and team requirements.

What’s in it for you? 

• Salary £57,600–£75,600 DOE
• 12.5% bonus
• £2,200 benefits allowance
• 12% employer pension, 28 days leave, BUPA cover, life assurance and a £250 home‑office allowance — within an innovative and rapidly growing engineering organisation.

Selection Process & Statements

• The selection process includes an introductory call with Talent Acquisition followed by interview stages. Applicants must obtain BPSS clearance, complete a DBS check and pass a basic financial probity check.