Electrical Manager (Nuclear/Capital Projects/Infrastructure) -Submarines
- Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Clearance required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About the role
Job Description
Electrical Manager – (Nuclear/Capital Projects/Infrastructure) - Submarines
Full Time
Derby
An excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Manager with Capital Projects and Infrastructure experience has become available at Rolls Royce Submarines in Derby; this is a new role within our Infrastructure Business Unit.
As the Electrical Manager you will perform the role of Infrastructure Design Authority playing a key part in delivering large-scale physical infrastructure to support the AUKUS submarine program. In this critical Principal Electrical Engineering position, you will perform the Intelligent customer capability for all matters relating to Electrical Infrastructure across conventional and nuclear facilities.
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
As the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the Infrastructure Business Unit enabling the delivery of future Submarines through assurance of design and build of new infrastructure along with supporting current operations by providing technical oversight on the upkeep of Electrical assets.
What you will be doing
- Carry out the role of Electrical Infrastructure Design Authority through defining Engineering standards, including Quality Control and Quality Assurance, for use by nuclear and conventional facility projects within the Submarines business.
- Assure that Rolls-Royce, Client and Regulatory requirements have been appropriately incorporated into the design and modification of new and existing facilities and associated infrastructure.
- Provide design, modification and build assurance of Electrical Infrastructure engineering in support of all new Infrastructure projects.
- Set the Electrical Asset Management Strategy/Plan and assure appropriate maintenance, testing and inspection of all Electrical Assets is undertaken.
- Manage the Electrical capability and ensure all Major Projects are appropriately resourced.
Position Qualifications
- Significant experience in a senior electrical engineering management role with major infrastructure, nuclear or power generation as a Principal Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Manager or Head of Electrical Engineering or similar levels of responsibility.
- Strong Stakeholder Management capabilities with the ability to influence at all levels and build strong relationships.
- People leadership and change management experience.
- Familiarisation with latest related Euro Codes, British Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidance Documents.
- Experience of Controls & Instrumentation in an Infrastructure environment is desirable.
- Experience of undertaking SAP(E) Duties associated with High Voltage Switchgear rated at voltages between 1kV and 36kVBullet 5 is desirable.
- A Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.