Project Lead
Full-Time
Derby/Hybrid (3 days minimum a week on-site)
What you will be doing:
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Trent Fleet Mature engines for a Project Lead to join our team.
The Trent 1000 is a critically important engine for Rolls-Royce and it’s fundamentally important that we get it right for our customers. The Trent Fleet Mature Engines Taskforce comprises of 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 we’ve implemented all the fixes required, so that we’ve not only restored fleet health but also, we have a product that can win and capture a greater market share.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you’ll be 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 for the 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 the allocated budget.
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-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience.
Ideally a member of a professional body or working to achieve appropriate level of 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 things done.
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; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have 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.
Our vision 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, competitive, resilient and 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 at high 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: Midnight 5th May 2026
For further information please contact: Sam Ackroyd
Recruiter: Andy Walsh – Andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com