Area Lead, Mechanical – Nuclear Fuel Cycle Delivery

Progressive Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Area Lead to manage critical workstreams for a pioneering project converting uranium from spent nuclear fuel into new fuel. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring project compliance, and technical delivery in the nuclear sector. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and proven leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design and analysis (stress, fatigue, fracture mechanics).
• Experience with pressure vessel and piping systems in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of fuel reprocessing operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, nuclear, and chemical domains.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Drive schedule adherence, cost control, and risk management.

Skills

Mechanical design and analysis

Leadership and team management

Pressure vessel systems

Nuclear fuel cycle knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Area Lead to manage critical workstreams for a pioneering project converting uranium from spent nuclear fuel into new fuel. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring project compliance, and technical delivery in the nuclear sector. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and proven leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.