Senior Mobilisation Manager
About this role
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls-Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity.
Our Mobilisation team plays an invaluable role preparing our strategic suppliers to support the successful delivery of our first-of-a-kind SMR and future global fleet. We work at the interface of Programme, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Engineering to ensure each major supplier is resourced, aligned and operationally ready to deliver safely, efficiently and predictably across the full lifecycle.
As we ramp up activities to prepare for our ground-breaking contract wins across Europe, we’re looking for a Senior Mobilisation Manager to lead the mobilisation of one or more of our strategic supply partners and shape supplier relationships, define and implement operating models, lead readiness planning through FOAK and into global scaling, and build our capability to ensure we work effectively with major delivery partners.
Reporting into the Head of Supplier Mobilisation, you’ll be instrumental in embedding a high performing, collaborative and continuously improving approach across the business.
What you'll be doing:
Build a lead the team across RRSMR - instilling a project-management mentality at all levels - to lead the mobilisation of the supplier delivery model
Develop and manage mobilisation project plans for the next 12–24 months, setting scope, milestones, objectives and forward pathways
Champion best practice methodologies, continuous improvement and innovation across mobilisation activity.
Ensure we are ready to work with suppliers — including budgets, resourcing, governance and cultural alignment - whilst shaping commercial considerations such as incentives, risk-share, gain/pain share and performance frameworks
Drive proactive engagement across programme, operations, commercial and supply chain teams to deliver integrated mobilisation outcomes, operational readiness and scalable delivery processes.
What you’ll bring (and your CV should show)
Experience leading large, complex projects or programmes within energy, infrastructure, engineering or similarly regulated industries
Capability in developing mobilisation, readiness or scaling plans across complex, multi-site organisations (if you got this on a global basis, then we really ought to talk)
Leadership experience in matrixed environments, with the ability to coach teams, set direction and foster inclusive, high performing cultures
Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing contracting strategy, negotiation and supplier performance frameworks.
We always appreciate context in applications- so please do try and add some dimensions to your CV such as turnover of business, or value of projects, team & customer size, that sort of thing.
Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular travel to supplier and stakeholder sites across the UK.
What’s In It for You?
The salary for this role is £75,437 – £93,187, dependent on the skills, experience and values you bring. You’ll also receive:
Bonus: 17% (performance related)
Personal Benefits Allowance: £5,000
Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters
We offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment, with opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling organisation. We value diversity, innovation and continuous learning.
Pay Range:
£71,000.00-
£93,187.50
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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