Area Engineering Manager

Millbank Holdings; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced FEED Area Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on nuclear projects at Sellafield during the FEED phase. You will shape engineering strategy, define scope, manage requirements and risks, and ensure safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is desirable; strong stakeholder engagement is essential. We offer a supportive environment with clear development opportunities and a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in FEED, concept, feasibility, or optioning phases.
• Strong governance, design assurance, and risk management knowledge.
• Proven stakeholder management with senior technical/programme influence.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, value management, requirements management, and technology readiness assessments.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it with professional institution membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across nuclear projects during FEED at Sellafield.
• Shape engineering strategies, define project scopes, manage requirements.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Facilitate collaboration among engineering, safety, operations and stakeholders.
• Oversee scope definition, requirements management, option development, TRL assessments, and project development to Gate 2 readiness.

Skills

Engineering leadership

FEED experience

Nuclear sector experience

Stakeholder management

Systems engineering

Governance & risk management

Chartered Engineer

Education

Chartered Engineer status / professional institution membership

Job description

Are you an experienced FEED Area Engineering Manager with a proven track record in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within nuclear or similarly regulated industries?

Do you possess extensive expertise in delivering Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phases, developing technical solutions from initial concept through to Gate 2, and managing project scope, risk, and stakeholder engagement effectively?

The Opportunity

Our client is driven by a clear vision of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. They cultivate a culture that fosters innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, setting them apart from competitors. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, they promote work-life balance and a collaborative approach across all levels. This organisation is ideal for leaders seeking to make a tangible impact within aStable, forward-thinking company with a reputation for delivering complex projects safely and efficiently.

The Role

As FEED Area Engineering Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple nuclear projects during the FEED phase at Sellafield. Your responsibilities include shaping engineering strategies, defining project scopes, managing requirements, and ensuring technical solutions are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. You will act as the key engineering focal point, facilitating collaboration among engineering disciplines, safety teams, operations, and stakeholders to deliver deliverable, high-quality outcomes that align with programme objectives.

You will oversee activities such as scope definition, requirements management, option development, TRL assessments, and project development to Gate 2 readiness. Your leadership will ensure engineering solutions are technically robust, efficient, and ready for detailed design and execution.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven expertise in engineering leadership within highly regulated environments, particularly within the nuclear sector or other complex industries.
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams through FEED, concept, feasibility, or optioning phases of major capital projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, design assurance, and risk management.
• Demonstrable stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of influencing senior technical and programme stakeholders.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, value management, requirements management, and technology readiness assessments is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it, with membership of a recognized professional institution.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.