Engineering Director

Assystem

Preston

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Multicultural environment

Work on leading industry projects

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company is seeking a Director of Engineering to deliver major engineering programmes across the nuclear lifecycle. The role involves managing strategic engineering bids and project delivery, as well as building relationships with clients. Candidates should have proven engineering leadership in nuclear, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment on industry-leading projects.

Qualifications

Proven experience in engineering leadership in nuclear projects.
Track record of managing complex engineering projects.
Degree-qualified in engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver major engineering programmes across the nuclear lifecycle.
Lead strategic engineering bids and project delivery.
Build trusted client relationships and influence decision-makers.

Skills

Engineering leadership in nuclear

Project and stakeholder management

Leadership in regulated environments

Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Assystem Preston, United Kingdom

Job description for a Director of Engineering role in the Fusion and Modular Nuclear (FMN) business. The information below summarizes responsibilities, qualifications, and additional details for applicants.

Overview

Join one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. Assystem’s FMN business leads cutting-edge work on SMR, AMR and fusion projects. You will collaborate with leading minds across energy sectors while delivering complex, high-impact missions with your future team.

Job Mission / Responsibilities

Deliver major engineering programmes across the nuclear lifecycle.
Lead strategic engineering bids and multi-disciplinary project delivery.
Manage capability development across engineering and technical disciplines.
Drive governance, quality compliance and SQEP competence.
Represent Assystem in joint ventures and integrated client teams.
Shape pursuit strategies and oversee programme delivery outcomes.
Build trusted client relationships and influence senior decision-makers.
Support project compliance.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

Proven engineering leadership in nuclear.
Track record in engineering project and stakeholder management.
Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks.
Ability to lead teams in complex, regulated environments.
Degree-qualified in engineering (or equivalent).
Experience in performance management and people development.
Comfortable working in consortia and JV settings.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and risk/change control.
Major bid or pursuit leadership experience.
Understanding of Owners/Architect Engineer services.

Additional Information

Why join the Community of Switchers? Join one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and be part of a dynamic team driving energy transition. We offer a multicultural environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects that make a real difference in the world.

Due to the nature of work, applicants will be required to meet residency criteria to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote all forms of diversity. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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