Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Reporting to: VP Electrical Engineering, NautiQ
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days a week in the office
Working Location: Bristol

Why Rolls-Royce?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to work within Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) in Bristol. As part of NautIQ Solutions they will be focussing on delivering Submarine electrical products/services, specifically the latest submarines, to our Naval Marine customers. The business is organised as two Product Centres in Bristol and Heybridge with shared support resources provided from our teams in East Grinstead; we operate an integrated programme delivery team across the Bristol and Heybridge sites.

We’re at the forefront of innovation and experience in the marine sector from standalone products to complex integrated systems. A leading provider of propulsion, handling and distribution solutions for naval markets, we have more than 4,000 customers, with 70 naval forces and over 30,000 commercial vessels using our equipment.

We pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. We’re proud to be part of the pathway to net zero as we power society for generations to come.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, a minimum of three days per week.

At Rolls-Royce, we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration, and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles shape our inclusive culture and professional development pathways. We offer competitive salary, bonus scheme, employee support programmes, and a wide range of benefits.

Our hybrid working model balances flexibility with collaboration, requiring a minimum three days in the office each week.

Where in Rolls-Royce?

NautIQ Solutions is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, specialising in electrical, automation, and autonomy products for Naval and Commercial Marine customers. Based across Bristol, Heybridge, and East Grinstead, our integrated programme teams work together to deliver technically advanced solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

Rolls Royce are looking for a commercially astute, technically credible leader who is strong under pressure. As Project Manager you will take full accountability for delivering a complex, multi-million-pound programme from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) through to Final Design, Build, and eventual delivery. The Project is strategically critical for NautIQ, requiring rigorous project management, stakeholder engagement, and disciplined delivery governance.

You will report directly to the VP of Electrical Engineering and lead a cross-functional team to deliver all contractual milestones, managing risks, resources, and customer engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

Support the Bid process for Final Design and Build, and assuming successful manage their execution ensuring successful handover and acceptance.
Lead end-to-end project delivery during current Preliminary Design phase
Develop and manage integrated project plans, ensuring resource, budget, and timeline commitments are achieved.
Own the project budget and manage multi-million-pound financial delivery in line with contractual requirements.

Stakeholder Management

Act as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and senior Rolls-Royce leadership.
Lead complex stakeholder engagements, managing competing priorities and driving alignment across engineering, procurement, commercial, and operational teams.

Risk & Change Management

Identify and manage project risks and issues, ensuring mitigations are implemented and escalated appropriately.
Manage scope and change control, ensuring effective communication and approvals for project variations.

Governance & Reporting

Provide clear and concise reporting to executive leadership, programme boards, and the Audit & Risk Committee as required.
Ensure compliance with PMO governance standards, lifecycle stage gates, and quality management protocols.

Team Leadership

Lead and coordinate a cross-functional project team, supporting capability development and resource performance.
Foster a collaborative delivery culture, ensuring open communication and proactive problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline.
Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering multi-million-pound projects in complex, technical environments.
Strong leadership and project management skills, capable of managing design, build, and delivery phases.
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder networks, including senior customer representatives and cross-functional teams.
Strong commercial and financial management acumen.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent.
Experience managing defence or marine sector projects.
Understanding of electrical engineering systems and/or large-scale manufacturing programmes.

Security Requirements

This role requires the successful applicant to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK nationality is required due to project-specific constraints; dual nationals will be subject to additional scrutiny.

Job Category

Project Management