Manager - Electrical Systems

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Manager – Electrical Systems. This role involves managing a team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge designs for a new nuclear power station. Responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects of electrical systems, liaising with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits, including a salary of £61,920 - £81,270 and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Performance related bonus - 12.5%

Pension contributions

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in electrical power system design including HV/LV.
• Proven experience in managing design outputs and teams.
• Familiarity with structured engineering design processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Electrical Systems lifecycle.
• Develop and manage a team of electrical engineers.
• Translate high-level requirements into electrical system specifications.

Skills

Electrical power system design

Strong technical communication skills

Multidisciplinary team management

Risk identification and mitigation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

Manager - Electrical Systems page is loaded## Manager - Electrical Systemslocations: Derby, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: January 11, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100450**Role Title: Manager – Electrical Systems****Locations: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.****We anticipate paying a salary between £61,920 - £81,270 DOE.**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 a Electrical Systems Manager to be involved in delivering an industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of nuclear power station.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. About the role:You will 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. 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.As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals with a minimum level of experience, training, and qualification. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as the ‘perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.The key responsibilities include:* 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 chainThe key selection criteria for this role are:* Strong knowledge and experience in electrical power system design, including transmission connections, HV/LV switchgear, generator systems, earthing, and lightning protection.* Expertise in transmission system design with awareness of other electrical domains.* Proven experience in managing design outputs, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and supply chain partners.* Ability to apply a structured engineering design process, including optioneering and down-selection.* Familiarity with requirements management tools and structured verification processes.* Strong technical communication skills, with proficiency in preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations.* Experience in planning and managing work schedules, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.Salary and Package:* We anticipate paying a salary between £61,920 - £81,270* Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, 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 purchasesYou’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**We are Rolls-Royce SMR**A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with