Chief Nuclear New Build Program Lead

Alva Energy; Town Of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alva Energy is in search of a senior leader in Australia to lead their Nuclear New Build Program. This role involves strategic oversight, team building, and management of relationships with EPC partners. The successful candidate will direct the assessment of digital engineering assets and oversee the entire lifecycle from feasibility to construction readiness.

Qualified candidates will have significant experience in project delivery within regulated industries, with a strong emphasis on team leadership and engineering acumen. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with a preference for candidates familiar with the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale capital project delivery, engineering, or construction.
• Experience managing multi-party coordination across owners, contractors, and regulators.
• Familiarity with digital engineering environments and assessing complex design data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nuclear new build program from feasibility to construction readiness.
• Direct assessment of digital engineering assets for U.S. compliance.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing program team.

Skills

Large-scale project delivery

Engineering management

Procurement

Program execution

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (nuclear, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, or chemical)

Job description

Alva Energy is in search of a senior leader in Australia to lead their Nuclear New Build Program. This role involves strategic oversight, team building, and management of relationships with EPC partners. The successful candidate will direct the assessment of digital engineering assets and oversee the entire lifecycle from feasibility to construction readiness.

Qualified candidates will have significant experience in project delivery within regulated industries, with a strong emphasis on team leadership and engineering acumen. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with a preference for candidates familiar with the nuclear sector.