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England, United Kingdom
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.
The Electrical Systems function is responsible for defining and delivering the electrical infrastructure that underpins the SMR power station. Electrical Analysis plays a critical role in ensuring the design is robust, validated and compliant across the full lifecycle, supporting both safety case requirements and plant performance.
As an Electrical Systems Manager – Analysis, you will provide technical leadership across the lifecycle analysis of electrical systems for the SMR programme.
You will lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, setting the work plan for electrical systems analysis and ensuring delivery of high‑quality analysis services to internal engineering stakeholders. Your team will support the full breadth of electrical systems, from grid connections through to HV and LV distribution and essential plant systems.
You will be accountable for the delivery of electrical analysis across design optioneering, system validation and design substantiation. This includes working closely with systems engineering, safety and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that analysis outputs provide robust evidence for the SMR safety case.
You will also play a key role in managing work packages across the supply chain, acting as an intelligent customer and ensuring quality, consistency and technical rigour across all analysis activities.
We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:
Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site:
Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
The salary band for this role will be between £60,000 – £78,750 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases, reflecting the leadership responsibility and technical depth of the role.
Benefits include:
The closing date for this role is 16th August 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.
Pay Range:
£60,000.00-
£78,750.00
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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