> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3580382-head-of-c-i-systems-design-integration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3580382-head-of-c-i-systems-design-integration). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of C&I Systems Design & Integration - **Company:** Rolls-Royce - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £85,600.0 - £112,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Deployment Automation - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5911260115 ## About the Role We know there's no such thing as the 'perfect' candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we'd love to hear from you: * Extensive experience leading the development and implementation of complex Control & Instrumentation systems * Proven technical leadership across integrated system architectures, implementation strategies and physical system design * Strong understanding of systems engineering, including: Requirements management Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Verification and validation Configuration management Technical governance * Experience defining, governing and maintaining large-scale integrated system architectures * Strong understanding of nuclear safety, safety case development and regulatory compliance * Knowledge of relevant standards including: IEC 61513 IEC 61226 IEC 61508 IEC 62443 * Experience supporting regulatory assessments, licensing activities and technical assurance programmes * Proven experience delivering engineering programmes in highly regulated environments * Strong leadership capability with responsibility for organisational development and succession planning * Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and engineering delivery partners * Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills * Ability to operate effectively in complex, highly regulated programmes, * Degree qualified in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline * Chartered Engineer (CEng), or the ability to achieve chartership within an agreed timeframe * Significant experience delivering complex safety-related systems in a regulated industry, * Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance * Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check * Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check #LI-CE1 #LI-Hybrid #WeAreSMR #destinationnuclear ## Description The Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) function is responsible for delivering the control, protection, automation and monitoring systems that underpin the safe, secure and efficient operation of the SMR power station. The Systems Design & Implementation team translates plant functional architectures into integrated, deliverable physical system solutions, ensuring technical excellence across the full engineering lifecycle. About the Role: As Head of C&I Systems Design & Implementation, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the development, integration, implementation and governance of Control & Instrumentation systems across the Rolls-Royce SMR programme. You will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for system implementation, physical architectures, interface management, verification and validation planning, deployment readiness and design integration. Working alongside the Chief Design Engineer, Functional Architecture teams, Safety Case teams, regulators, suppliers and senior programme stakeholders, you will ensure C&I systems are delivered safely, securely and to the highest standards of engineering excellence. This role forms part of the EC&I senior leadership team and carries significant accountability for technical governance, organisational capability, programme delivery and long-term engineering strategy. We'll Need You To: * Lead the Systems Design & Implementation function across the EC&I organisation * Define and maintain integrated C&I implementation strategies and physical architecture baselines * Ensure hardware, software, communications and infrastructure interfaces are fully integrated and controlled * Establish and govern system architecture, implementation and deployment strategies * Lead requirements traceability, verification and validation planning activities * Champion Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and digital engineering practices * Maintain robust configuration management and technical baselining arrangements * Lead technical governance, design reviews and engineering assurance activities * Ensure nuclear safety, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements are embedded within system architectures * Support licensing activities, regulatory engagement and independent technical assessments * Develop strategic delivery plans that align resources, investment and capability with programme demands * Provide technical oversight of supplier and partner organisations * Build and develop a high-performing engineering organisation through coaching, mentoring and succession planning * Shape the future capability of the EC&I organisation and develop future technical leaders ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [The QUEST for Better Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/721-the-quest-for-better-software) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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