Senior Project Manager - CEZ Programme

Senior Project Manager - CEZ Programme

Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £60,000 - £78,750 range

Location: Hybrid working based from one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, positioning Rolls-Royce SMR at the forefront of transforming the future of low-carbon energy generation.

The Programme Management team sits at the heart of delivery, bringing together complex projects, stakeholders, governance, resources and strategic planning. We enable critical programme outcomes through collaboration, innovation and disciplined execution across our business and customer programmes.

In this context, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager - CEZ Programme to support our Programme Manager, Plant Delivery, whilst leading a team of Project Managers. This is a pivotal role that will help shape one of our most important customer programmes by driving integrated delivery, governance, resource planning and programme performance.

We'll need you to:

Leading programme mobilisation activities and integrating new contracts into the CEZ Programme

Defining and coordinating critical interfaces across programme workstreams and stakeholders

Driving governance, approvals and assurance activities through the Integrated Approvals and Assurance Plan (IAAP)

Managing programme-wide resources, risks, issues and reporting to support successful delivery

As you can see, this is a high-profile role requiring a strategic thinker who combines strong delivery focus, influential stakeholder engagement and the ability to bring clarity to complexity, as well as:

You'll bring:

A recognised Project Management qualification, such as APM PMQ or equivalent professional experience delivering complex projects

Experience leading projects and programmes within engineering, infrastructure, construction or similarly technical environments

Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior leaders and facilitating challenging conversations

Knowledge of project controls, scheduling and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, SAP or similar platforms

How you’ll work

This role offers flexibility by design. We recognise that people do their best work in different ways, so flexible and part‑time working options are available. Travel, including international activity, may be required at times and will be planned sensibly.

Reward & benefits

Salary: £60,000 - £78,750

Benefits allowance: £2,200

Bonus: Up to 12.5%

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

Pay Range:

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Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

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 organisation, 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

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