Head of Services Implementation

Job Description

Head of Inspection and Repair Services (IMRS) - Submarines

Full time - Hybrid

Derby (Sinfin IMRS)

What you will be doing

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rolls-Royce Submarines Services Delivery Business Unit to lead the Inspection Maintenance & Repair Services (IMRS) organisation. This is a critical capability which supports the UK Royal Navy by deploying unique engineering capabilities and developing state of the art technology to inspect and repair Nuclear Steam Raising Plant components.

The role will be accountable for growing this exciting capability to match the growth in maintenance demand from the UK fleet and the future international demand which will be created by the AUKUS programme.

You will work as part of the senior leadership team of the Services business leading Engineering Managers and a Project delivery team in IMRS also utilising support from other functions around the Submarines Business and the wider Submarines Enterprise. The work will be fast paced with challenging delivery dates and demand from the organisation to grow the IMRS capability to meet future business needs. This is an exciting time to join what is a vital and extremely capable part of the Submarines business.

Responsibilities

• To lead the IMRS organisation to deliver needed capability and work-packages for the various programmes. To ensure that a world class capability is defined developed maintained and effectively utilised. To then provide products and services that satisfy the Submarines Enterprise requirements

• Responsible for the leadership of the 130 people in IMRS. Delivery of the commitments to time cost and quality. Coupled with their adherence to Health Safety and Welfare whilst working within the IMRS facility as well as remote customer sites

• Delivery of the Flotilla and Waterfront contracts. Both contract management and the delivery of activity to both internal and external Customers

• To actively promote encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team

• To ensure team acts in accordance with both the company values and behaviours. Promoting an environment of positive engagement and the culture to succeed

Why Rolls-Royce

You will be joining the IMRS team which is based within the Services Delivery Business Unit (DBU) in Submarines in Derby. The IMRS building is currently located at the Sinfin site. Planning is in place to move IMRS to a bigger site soon in the Derby area.

Work with us and well 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.

This is a great opportunity to get involved with delivering projects across all stages of product development from feasibility and concept through design build test and commissioning. You will have the chance to see your ideas become reality in a fast-paced environment where your problem solving and engineering skills will be challenged and developed.

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. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were 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.

Work with us and well 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.

Who were looking for

Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll 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.

This role would suit a highly skilled Engineer with good experience working on cradle to grave design projects for bespoke NDE processes techniques and equipment.

• Degree level education in an engineering discipline and experience to make individual credible in this key role. Or equivalent experience

• A driven individual who has skills in planning risk management and requirements capture and management

• Design and development experience preferably bespoke NDE equipment and the production of the associated technical documentation

• An understanding of sound engineering principles including design for assembly and maintenance and health and safety

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of NDE solutions products systems their functionality and applications

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. Were 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 well 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 Submarines 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 to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or in MoD approved cases a dual national.

Grade: Management Level B

Closing Date: 16/10/25

For further information please contact: Alison Connaughton

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