Electrical Systems Manager Derby

Electrical Systems Manager - Derby or Warrington
Industry Sector Nuclear
Salary £57,600 to £75,600 + Excellent benefits
Derby or Warrington / Hybrid

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.

We are now recruiting for an Electrical Systems Manager to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station. These positions can be based in either Derby or Warrington

What we’re looking for:

Provide technical leadership and expertise across the lifecycle of Electrical Systems for the SMR nuclear power plant. As a manager within the Electrical Systems’ team, you’ll develop and manage a team of electrical engineers, setting the work plan and delivering the agree scope of work.

The Electrical team manage all aspects of the electrical system design across the SMR, for the agreed systems under your scope, the role covers the delivery of the complete design, spanning system architecture, sub-system design and equipment specification and design / selection to realise the final verified design of the power station. You’ll need to develop relationships with and work closely with the engineering teams from across the power station and applying a structured systems engineering approach to design.

Support the Senior Manager - Electrical Systems Design, in delivery of the agreed programme of work.

Accountable for delivery of the elements of the Electrical teams scope of work

Working with other teams to translate high level requirements into requirements for Electrical Systems.

Assess and substantiate that the design specification meets the requirements.

Ensure that optimum solutions are provided by supporting the procurement, operations, and maintenance aspects of the equipment.

Prepare technical reports, calculations, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations.

Works with the Verification team to define verification activities.

Participates in and supports capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for the team, in conjunction with managers.

Identifies and mitigates risks.

Develops, implements, documents, and maintains design processes, policies, procedures, associated guidelines, tools, and training as required.

Develops the knowledge required to provide advice / support to project teams and / or integrated product teams (IPT).

Represents the electrical engineering area in meetings, working groups and integrated project teams as assigned.

Works across the power station engineering teams, where required, to deliver standardisation and a commoditised approach to system and component development.

Work with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components and systems to facilitate effective system design.

Ensures that quality is maintained throughout the SMR project lifecycle by undertaking appropriate technical reviews and providing the required electrical engineering inputs to the project technical review gates.

Discusses the electrical system design with external organisations including the nuclear safety regulator, potential customers, and suppliers.

Manage staff, contract partners and packages of work with the supply chain.

You will be accountable for the delivery of your teams’ packages of work to time, cost and quality requirements.
You will work with the broader EC&I team and other teams/disciplines to capture requirements, develop electrical power system models to support design options, present possible system designs and capture the resulting design definition.
You will act as a responsible designer and intelligent customer dependent on the task you are working on.

You could manage contract partners for work they will be delivering.
You’ll be responsible for your team’s development, setting performance objectives and managing your team’s performance.

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 Criteria:

Knowledge and experience in Electrical power system design, including offsite transmission connection, HV and LV electrical switchgear, generator systems, earthing and lightning systems. This is a broad range of skills, request is to match one with an awareness level of the other areas. Transmission system skill set most desirable

Experience in managing the work output of design engineers is essential, this could be other disciplines, contract partners or supply chain packages of work. Proactive, positive role model who can support the development of fellow engineers.

Experience of using a structure engineering design process, including optioneering, down selection. Knowledge of using requirements management tools.

Strong technical communication, Proficient in preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations.

Setting work plans and managing teams to deliver work on schedule. Able to identify and manage risks and mitigation plans.

Qualifications Requirement

Hold a degree level qualification in electrical engineering or a related subject.

Pay and Benefits:

We anticipate paying a salary between £57,600 to £75,600 plus:-

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

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we value diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace create a positive and supportive environment where all employees can bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table. We are committed to creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of their identity.

Reasonable adjustments will be made in line with Equality Act 2010 to support any candidate or employee who requires them. This may include changes to working hours, training, or working environment. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know.

This position can offer flexible hours and part-time hours to accommodate individual work-life balance needs. Schedule arrangements can be determined in collaboration with the employee and their line manager to ensure successful job performance and job satisfaction.

*Background checks. As part of our offer process, Rolls-Royce SMR carry out security and financial probity checks on all offered candidates. The security check includes a DBS check. Please note that these are not ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ checks and that individual circumstances, as well as where the role sits within the organisation, are taken in to account.

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 julie.linegar@morson.com to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.