Support and Outage block Layout and Installations Manager at Rolls-Royce

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

Key Deliverables 

We’ll need you to:

• Deliver the Support & Outage Block mechanical layout, leading a team of Layout and Installation Engineers.
• Recruit, manage and develop team members through coaching, training and performance support.
• Define delivery strategy using inputs from Civils, Architecture, E3S, Human Factors, Systems, CAD, Operations, Build Certainty and Supply Chain.
• Own the block‑level plan to ensure cost, schedule and quality delivery.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a complex and high‑impact area of the SMR design, bringing leadership, integration skills and technical insight to a growing engineering programme.

Essential Skills / Qualifications 

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical integration, plant layout or installation design in complex engineering environments.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience building and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• We’ll ask about your experience delivering integrated layout solutions and managing multidisciplinary inputs.

Location 

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

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 a forward‑thinking 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.