Senior Manager - V&V Delivery

Senior Manager Verification & Validation Delivery

Derby, Warrington or Manchester / Hybrid

£68,000 - £90,000 + Excellent benefits

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we re doing something that s never been done before. We re revolutionising an industry. That s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Verification and Validation (V&V) Delivery to join a complex and rewarding programme. Reporting to the Chief Development Engineer, as Senior Manager you are accountable for leading and delivering all V&V activity across the entire RR SMR business. This currently covers all areas of the RR SMR product including; Reactor Island, Conventional Island, Electrical Controls & Instrumentation, Civil Structures & Build Certainty.

The Senior Manager will be leading a team of managers and engineers. The ability to engage, motivate and lead large teams to deliver challenging objectives will be crucial.

V&V experience and Systems Engineering knowledge is also key to ensure successful technical outcomes.

What we re looking for

• Delivery of RR SMR Validation & Verification through comprehensive evidencing of compliance with business & regulatory requirements across the full range of SMR hardware (structures, systems, components) and software.
• Integrated planning, definition & delivery of all V&V artefacts (e.g. strategies) for their RR SMR business project(s) in line with programme cost/quality/schedule requirements through the full product lifecycle.
• Technical oversight/governance of V&V for their RR SMR business project(s) ensuring the needs of SMR design and safety case are clearly identified, articulated and satisfied.
• Budget & load capacity planning (in conjunction with the Capability Manager) to ensure V&V objectives are met with a focus on delivering value for money.
• Working closely with the Capability Manager & Systems Engineering teams to deliver integrated and structured V&V processes and tools.

Key selection criteria for this role are:

Verification and Validation expertise

• Experience of verification and validation of product hardware (structures, systems, components) and software, ensuring comprehensive compliance with design, business & regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a safety-critical and highly-regulated industry (experience within the nuclear industry would be desirable but is not essential)

Mentoring and leading of large teams to deliver

• The ability to clearly articulate their vision and goals and maximise engagement from teams.
• Experience of leading large (30+ people) teams to deliver in line with the programme cost/quality/schedule needs.
• Governance of team output via technical reviews and use of management tools such as ARM (risk), Primavera P6 (schedule).

Communication and Influence

• Good interpersonal & communication skills, able to bring people together and solve problems as a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. Design & Development).
• Able to effectively manage uncertainty and change, communicate complex topics clearly and concisely and influence both internal and external stakeholders.

Systems Engineering

• Has a systems-thinking mindset with practical experience of using Systems Engineering toolsets (e.g. DOORs) & techniques to deliver positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates a clear, analytical, thorough and methodical approach.
• Able to manage uncertainty & ambiguity.
• Understands the importance of change control to ensure successful outcomes.

Nuclear Safety Culture

• The ability to model strong and positive safety behaviours and to instil it in others, including respectfully challenging others and taking the initiative to build a strong safety culture.

Training & Degree-level qualification in a relevant technical field.

• A proven engineering leader with a track record of leadership and delivery of large complex product development and delivery programmes in a regulated industry.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

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.

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £68,000 - £90,000 (DOE) plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 17%
• Benefits Allowance £5,500 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we re a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

The recruitment process for this vacancy is being handled by Morson Talent, an official recruitment partner to RR SMR. By applying to this vacancy you are consenting to have your personal information shared with Morson Talent. Your details will only be handled in conjunction with RR SMR opportunities.

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact Morson to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.