Chief Project Engineer – Combat Engines

Job Description Job Title Chief Project Engineer – Combat Engines Working Pattern Full time Working location Bristol What you will be doing This role is the accountable deputy to the programme Chief Engineer for all Combat Engineering matters on the EJ200 and RB199 products. You will work closely with the Chief Engineer and other members of the Whole Engine Definition (WED) Team and act as the primary interface for the Combat products on all technical issues with Customers, Operators & Airframers. The role is expected to contribute to programme strategy, driving product improvement and providing technical direction to the programme on all engineering deliverables. You will be required to work closely with core engineering leadership as required to sustain engineering efficacy and capability and will also work with Programme Director, Managers and Lead roles on a regular basis to ensure engineering effectiveness in the programme/value stream teams. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Ensure the creation, evolution, validation and maintenance of the product requirements through interfaces with the Customer (including airframer) and business across the entire life cycle of the programme. Define the technical Programmes that deliver a product that is fully compliant with all product and regulatory requirements and integrated with the other elements of the programme Work Breakdown Structure (e.g. supply chain, programme, Partner Company). Work with the Programme Management teams to ensure delivery of optimised technical solutions that satisfy all the product requirements (technical, business, schedule and regulatory). Provide continuous assistance to, and deputise for, the Chief Engineer in assuring and managing product safety through compliant use of processes and to lead safety management closure strategies to timely completion. As a representative of Rolls Royce and of the Chief Engineer you will support the Eurojet (EJ) and TurboUnion (TU) Consortia/Partner Companies in regular Engineering meetings and activities, both virtual and in person, which will require regular travel to EJ and TU premises as well as Partner Company facilities. Why Rolls-Royce? This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Combat portfolio (comprising the EJ200 and R199 engines), supporting a global fleet of Typhoon and Tornado aircraft, enabling solutions to meet our customers’ operational requirements, giving them the power to protect. This Chief Project Engineer (Combat Engines) role is within the Defence business, and based in Bristol, although close working with the EuroJet and TurboUnion consortia will require regular travel to their premises, as well as Partner Company facilities and customer operating bases. 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. You will: Be qualified to at least degree level or equivalent industry experience Be a member of a professional body and working towards a Registered Project Professional (RPP) qualification or equivalent. Have significant experience in the management of projects/Programmes of increasing complexity. Have experience in all stages of a project lifecycle and having had responsibility for the delivery of one or more of those stages. Have had exposure to non-core project management roles such as purchasing, commercial, engineering management etc. Have experience of setting up and managing multi-functional teams. Have 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 Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 11 Apr 2025; 00:04 Posting End Date 02 May 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.