Senior Manager - Process C&I & DPCS

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, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) function is responsible for defining and delivering the control, protection and automation systems that underpin the safe and efficient operation of the SMR power station. Process Control, Instrumentation and Data Processing Systems sit at the heart of plant operations, providing the monitoring, control, automation and operational information capability required to support the full plant lifecycle.

As a Senior Manager - Process C&I & DPCS, you will lead the specification, design, integration and delivery of plant-wide process control, instrumentation, supervisory control, operational information and data processing systems.

Reporting to the Head of C&I Systems Design & Integration, you will provide leadership across process instrumentation, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), operational data processing systems, plant monitoring systems, alarm management systems, historian platforms and operational decision-support tools.

You will ensure these systems satisfy plant performance objectives, operational requirements, cybersecurity expectations, human factors principles and nuclear regulatory requirements. A key element of the role will be developing strategic relationships with major international automation suppliers, instrumentation manufacturers and systems integration partners, acting as the intelligent customer for supplier-delivered solutions.

This role combines technical leadership, programme delivery, supplier management and organisational capability development to establish a world-class process control and operational information capability supporting long-term fleet deployment.

Lead the development of plant-wide process control and instrumentation architectures

Define control philosophies and operational requirements

Establish requirements for process monitoring, automation and control systems

Ensure alignment between plant operation objectives and control system functionality

Provide technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle

Chair technical reviews and approve key engineering decisions

Ensure control and instrumentation systems support safe and reliable plant operations

Integrate human factors requirements into operator interfaces and control room solutions

Support safety case development and licensing activities

Develop alarm management and operational response philosophies

Define architectures for data acquisition, historians, performance monitoring and plant diagnostics

Establish information management and operational reporting strategies

Support advanced condition monitoring, predictive analytics and operational support capabilities

Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated into operational technology solutions

Lead testing, integration, verification and commissioning readiness activities

Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships with instrumentation, automation and digital technology providers

Lead technical supplier evaluations, qualification activities and equipment selection

Ensure systems and suppliers meet cost, quality, schedule and safety targets

Build and develop a high-performing engineering organisation through coaching, mentoring and succession planning

The closing date for this role is 18th October 2026 . The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.

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.