Job Description

Project Lead - Turbine Systems

Full time

Bristol

What you will be doing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead to join our Turbine Systems Programme Management team working in Bristol.

In role, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of key packages of work that shape the future delivery, capability, and capacity of Turbine Systems, at a time where we are going through a significant and exciting phase of growth to meet rising OE and Services demand.

Depending on your skills and experience, these packages of work could span New Product Introduction, Parts Transfer and Major Projects, across a wide range of Large Engine and Business Aviation products and each providing excellent opportunities to develop your project management experience, gain exposure to Operations and Project leadership, and deliver real benefit to the Turbine Systems MBU.

We’re looking for a high calibre individual that has relevant experience to Project Management (or transferable skills), can bring new thinking, and personifies the company behaviours. Individuals are encouraged to apply who possess high energy and drive, a track record of delivery, and would thrive in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined, in addition you will:

• Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined package of work, and organising and chairing schedule review meetings, and reporting areas where executive decisions need to be made.
• Establishing, developing, and maintaining the documentation necessary to deliver the package of work and acting as the focal point for all aspects related to the packages of work.
• Managing risk, identifying treatment options, and providing information necessary to make management decisions to the key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the creation and management of an integrated set of plans/schedules and ensuring compliance to functional standards and policies.
• Providing basic guidance to others regarding the Project Management processes and the operation of the project management systems/tools/methods.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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’s 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 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.

• Has relevant engineering discipline degree preferable.
• Has proven Project Management experience.
• Can demonstrate a track record of delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a busy operational environment.

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 salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to SNBG 7-10.

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. 

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: SNBG 7-10

Closing Date: 4th February 2026

For further information, please contact: Sam Cushley – [email protected]

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