Services Cost Officer - Delivery

Job Description Services Cost Officer - Delivery Full time Derby We have an exciting opportunity an enthusiastic, self-motivated leader to join the Trent 1000 & 7000 cost team as a Services Cost Officer – Delivery. The Trent 1000 and Trent 7000, powering the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A330-neo, are two crucial widebody engine programmes for Rolls-Royce’s Civil portfolio. Within the respective value streams, the 1000/7000 cost team sit at the heart of product performance, turning technical, operational and commercial data into the decisions that improve profitability, improving customer outcomes and shaping the long-term competitiveness of the product. In this role, you will help define robust cost strategies, baseline assumptions and cost reduction proposals that directly influence services margin, shop visit economics and lifecycle value. It is also an excellent development opportunity, offering exposure across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Commercial and Customer teams, and building the breadth, judgement and influencing skills needed to progress into more senior product, programme or business leadership roles. What you will be doing: The aim of the Life Cycle Cost Officer role is to support the optimisation of the cost of operation of an engine throughout its life cycle. The majority of operators for the Trent 7000 and Trent 1000 will be under Total Care service agreements. It is therefore essential that the cost base is managed to ensure that the cost of these service agreements is minimised throughout the term of the contracts, whilst maintaining Product Safety, Reliability & Customer Satisfaction. The key accountabilities for this role are to support the Life Cycle Cost Managers within the NPI programmes to deliver the following: Develop a thorough understanding of the levers of value inherent in our business, and through these own and drive the financial performance of our fleets. Guide and drive the delivery of cost reduction initiatives to ensure a profitable and competitive product. Support development of Business Cases & Strategy to support key product change and deliver Business Plan objectives. Analyse live cost inputs (actuals/invoices) and financial information to support development and improvement of our financial forecasts. Develop, deploy, and support functional processes, tools, training, and systems that enable the creation of credible plans that balance availability, cost, and performance. Preferred requirements: Engineering background preferably within Aerospace Industry, or a strong understanding of our Civil Aerospace products. Educated to degree level or equivalent in an Engineering, numerate or business discipline. Innovative thinker with a drive to solve problems and take accountability. Should have a proven track record in delivering results in challenging environments and clear capability of influencing across functions as well as communicating effectively and working collaboratively across diverse and global teams. Financial management, commercial acumen and decision-making skills, comfortable dealing with ambiguity. Engineering and Service Experience. Highly analytical and able to interpret data and complete data modelling using MS Excels and Power Bi. Strong Analytical, interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and project management skills. Generation of cost base for financial reporting - Time on wing, Shop Cost and Services cost. Life cycle cost reduction identification and achievement experience. 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. Regional Benefits: Generous Annual Leave. Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust. Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury. Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes. 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. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Services Fleet/Contract Management Posting Date 09 Sept 2026; 00:09 Posting End Date 22 Sept 2026