Project Lead Trent Fleet and Mature Engines
Job Summary
Job Description
Project Lead
Full-Time
Derby/Hybrid (3 days minimum a week on-site)
What you will be doing:
An exciting opportunity has arisen inTrent Fleet Mature enginesfor aProject Leadto join our team.
The Trent 1000 is a critically important engine for Rolls-Royce anditsfundamentally important that we get it right for our customers. TheTrent Fleet MatureEnginesTaskforcecomprisesof co-located teams from Programme Management Engineering Supply Chain Management and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul in one place to ensure the right level of focus every day on the issues that matter. Our job is to make sure that by 2026 the Trent 1000 engine is fully competitive and that weve implemented all the fixes required so that weve not only restored fleet health but also we have a product that can win and capture a greater market share.
Responsibilities:
In this roleyoullbe accountable for the successful delivery to cost specification and time for a defined package of work within the Team. As Project Lead you will also:
Have Team leadership responsibilities including the planning and prioritisation of a cross functional team where some members of the team are likely to be in other locations.
Be responsible forthe creation and management of an integrated set of plans / schedules.
Develop and secure budgets for the project(s) and control the forecast and actual costs against theallocatedbudget.
Ensure the effective & efficient implementation of company management processes and implement Programme Management best practice.
Who we are looking for:
Being a part of Rolls-Royceyoullknow we embrace agility are bold pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essentialcomponentof our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that weseekfor all roles.
Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience.
Ideally a member of a professional body or working to achieveappropriate levelof qualification (region-specific).
Experience in a project domain or equivalent industry experience.
Experience of leading multi-functional teams would be an advantage.
Communication influencing & relationship management skills.
A drive to succeed and get thingsdone.
Why Rolls-Royce
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; poweringprotectingand connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royceyoullhave the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Ourvision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitiveresilientand growing company.Join us and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being athigh risk.
This job is advertised at the grades shown and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: SNBG8-10
Closing Date: Midnight5thMay 2026
For further information please contact: Sam Ackroyd
Job Category
Project ManagementPosting Date
22 Apr 2026; 00:04Posting End Date
05 May 2026Required Experience:
Senior IC
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