Head of Logistics Operations

About the role

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking a Head of Logistics Operations to lead the strategic delivery and integration of global logistics across its Small Modular Reactor programme. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, construction and programme teams to ensure logistics enables safe, efficient and predictable material movement worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global logistics operations across factories, construction sites and customer locations.
• Develop and implement integrated logistics strategies aligned to programme delivery, cost and quality requirements.
• Oversee multimodal transport and freight planning, including heavy and abnormal load solutions.
• Build and manage a high‑performing global 3PL/4PL partner ecosystem.
• Drive operational performance through KPIs covering cost, OTIF delivery, HSE and environmental metrics.
• Integrate logistics with engineering, manufacturing and commissioning activities.
• Lead material flow, aftermarket logistics and asset traceability across the programme.
• Develop and lead a multi‑region logistics operations team and champion continuous improvement, resilience and innovation.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading global logistics operations in complex, multi‑site environments.
• Proven ability to integrate logistics across engineering, manufacturing and site operations.
• Experience managing strategic logistics partners and large‑scale supplier ecosystems.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets.
• Knowledge of HSE, regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Background in regulated industries such as energy, nuclear, infrastructure, aerospace or defence.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder‑management capability.

Required skills

• Multimodal transport
• Freight planning
• 3PL and 4PL management
• Logistics KPI development
• HSE compliance
• Environmental metrics monitoring

What we offer

• Salary £85,600‑£113,800 (DOE) plus £8,500 allowance, 20% performance bonus and 15% LTIP.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to be based in Warrington, Derby or Manchester.
• Opportunity to shape logistics for a pioneering clean‑energy technology.
• Access to a global, high‑performing team and cutting‑edge projects.