Chief Project Engineer - Trent XWB-97 CI

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Chief Project Engineer - Trent XWB-97 CI Full time Derby - Hybrid What you will be doing Responsibilities
Creating, evolving and maintaining the product requirements through interfaces with the Customer (including airframer) and business across the entire life cycle of the programme Defining the technical programme of works that delivers a product that is fully compliant to all the product requirements & fully integrated with the other elements of the programme Work Breakdown Structure (supply chain, programme, Risk Revenue Sharing Partner etc.) The programme management and delivery of the optimised technical solution that satisfies all the product requirements (technical, business and schedule) Leading the change management process within engineering to ensure that the level of change and the incorporation of it are managed Assisting the Chief Engineer with assuring and managing product safety through compliant use of proven processes and lead closure strategies to timely completion Establishing and maintaining the overall governance structure on behalf of the Chief Engineer to ensure that quality, schedule and cost targets are achieved Implementing effective Risk Management and Project Gated Review Processes for the package, including a commitment to continuous improvement Leading the System Engineering and systems thinking in the engineering team in the project Representing the Chief Engineer as required Provide Programme and Technical leadership and support to the Work Package team and comply with the Engineers Function's policies throughout the life cycle of the work package
Why Rolls‑Royce? Work with us and we'll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. 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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re looking for
Qualified to at least degree level or equivalent industry experience Member of a professional body and working towards a Registered Project Professional (RPP) qualification or equivalent Proven experience in the management of projects / programmes of increasing complexity Experienced in all stages of a project lifecycle and has been responsible for the delivery of one or more of those stages Exposure to non-core project management roles such as purchasing, commercial, engineering management etc Experience of setting up and managing multi-functional teams Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with senior management
Join us & help Rolls‑Royce to become a high‑performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy Grade: B Closing Date: 19th November 2025 For further information please contact: Alison Connaughton #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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