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
Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
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