Chief Project Engineer - Future Combat Technologies

Job Description Job Title: Chief Project Engineer - Future Combat Technologies Working Pattern: Full time - Hybrid Working location: Bristol What you will be doing As Chief Project Engineer for Future Combat Technologies, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative propulsion solutions into the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – a high-profile, fast-paced initiative that will define the future of military air capability. This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge engineering activity at the forefront of UK defence, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making. You’ll be empowered to shape technical direction, drive collaboration across disciplines, and influence outcomes on a programme of national importance. The role also offers excellent visibility, career development, and the chance to grow your leadership in a complex, future-focused environment. Responsibilities You’ll be leading the technical delivery of a strategically important defence programme: Managing and delivering engineering work packages to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets Acting as delegate for the Chief Engineer, providing governance across all engineering activities Leading systems engineering activity and driving integration across cross-functional teams Defining and controlling technical requirements, risk, and change management processes Supporting the development and implementation of product safety strategies throughout the lifecycle Why Rolls-Royce? This role is based within our Defence business, supporting the development and delivery of advanced propulsion technologies for next-generation military air systems as part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). 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 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. Degree-level qualification in engineering or equivalent industry experience At least 7 years’ experience managing complex engineering projects or programmes Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering to cost, schedule, and quality targets Strong systems engineering expertise with experience in managing technical requirements and risk Membership of a professional engineering body and working towards or holding Registered Project Professional (RPP) status or equivalent 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 To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Grade: B Closing Date: 06/06/2025 For further information please contact: dylan.smith2@rolls-royce.com Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 23 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date 06 Jun 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.