Project Manager (Safety & Regulatory Affairs)

Project Manager (Safety and Regulatory Affairs)
Permanent or Contract
Manchester, Warrington or Derby (Flexible & Hybrid Working)
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Project Manager (Safety and Regulatory Affairs), to be involved in an industry leading, cutting-edge project for a new type of power station.
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.
This role, reporting to the Programme Manager - Regulatory Affairs and Safety, will work with the team to lead in the development and implementation of succinct projects/work packages for the RR SMR business. This role will work closely with functions, such as Engineering, Supply Chain and Programme Management Office (PMO) in supporting the delivery of the work packages. The Project Manager will assist in the development of the overall approach for the projects/work packages, its overall timescales and the definition, development, and delivery of its major deliverables to meet the objectives of the overall Programme.
The key results and outcomes of the role are as follows:-

• On-time and on budget project delivery,
• Development, and regular monitoring and updating of project plans (with support from Project Planner),
• Planning, monitoring, reporting and of deliverable data,
• Produce and regularly update financial forecasts,
• Keeping stakeholders informed of project progress and ensuring they are satisfied with the outcomes,
• Creating a positive and productive work environment both withing the project team and safety and Regulatory Affairs team,
• Document lessons learned and apply these in future work,
• Manage project risks and provide actionable mitigations,
• Provide regular written and verbal updates of project progress, changes, opportunities, issues and resolution plans,
• Identify and implement improvements to the organisations processes and ways of working,
• Production of projects structures e.g. WBS, and influence ways of working within a complex engineering environment.

The Safety and Regulatory AffairsProject Manager will report into the Programme Manager with no direct reports.
They will be supported by a team of Project Managers (or Assistants) and a Project Controls team to provide project management services.
The Project Manager will be responsible for helping to achieve successful delivery of the project to time, cost and quality through the application of project management experience.
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.
Key Selection Criteria
Project Management: Knowledge: The Engineering Project Managers need to be familiar with project management methodologies and tools. They should also have a good understanding of risk management, budget management, and change management. Experience: Should also have experience managing projects. This should be demonstrated by previous on-the-job experience. There should be previous experience of setting up and delivering complex engineering projects (multiyear, multi M projects). Technical skills: Knowledge of specific software and tools (training can be provided where gaps exist), including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, ARM, SAP, excel, Power BI and Power Apps.
Technical Experience: Experience in planning, controlling budgets, risk & opportunities, managing dependencies and driving to schedules, within an engineering, regulatory and / or technical environment. Well organised, systematic, and rigorous approach to planning work and priorities. Skills: A variety of project management skills, such as planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change management.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Experience Influencing and using inter-personal skills to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and to simplify complex topics and communicate to a wide range of stakeholders. Communication skills: Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Management & Budget Responsibility: Experience of working in teams developing schedules and budgets to achieve outcomes including monitoring the performance of a complex project or programme.
Training & Qualification Requirements

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Engineering, Maths, Physics or equivalent or significant relevant industry experience.
• Chartered or working towards Project Professional (ChPP), APM Project Professional Qualified or equivalent

Pay and Benefits
Salary TBC or Contract

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - 2,200, 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.
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We have a 2-stage interview process. Interviews can be on-line or in-person and please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made.
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 Cara O'Brien to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner
Our Screening Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in following additional screening:-

• 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