Group Leader - NSRP Development and Manufacturing

Frazer Nash Consultancy; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in Burton upon Trent is seeking a leader for Nuclear Engineering projects. This role involves overseeing various tasks, such as requirements capture and design. Candidates should have systems engineering knowledge and experience in the Defence Nuclear industry. The company values people, offering professional development and a supportive culture, along with benefits like a competitive salary, enhanced parental benefits, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy more

Flexible working arrangements

Life assurance

Private healthcare membership

Bonus scheme linked to company performance

Paid membership fees to a professional institution

Cycle to work scheme

Season rail ticket loan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in providing technical leadership and project governance.
• Knowledge and experience in designing hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in the Defence Nuclear Industry or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Shape and grow both the people and the group.
• Develop and implement a market-led group strategy.
• Oversee a range of projects including requirements capture and hazard studies.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Technical leadership

Project governance

Naval PWR technology

Education

Degree in relevant academic area

Chartered or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The group focusses on delivering Nuclear Engineering projects across the full product lifecycle. The team is predominantly based in Burton‑on‑Trent and you will oversee a range of projects including requirements capture, concept generation and optioneering, hazard studies, detailed design, manufacturing engineering and in‑service support. The group delivers these services to a main client in the Defence Nuclear sector and is developing this offering to wider industry clients.

Responsibilities

• A natural leader to shape and grow both the people and the group.
• Ability to develop and implement a market‑led group strategy to ensure the group continues to evolve.
• Extensive experience in providing technical leadership and project governance, with a focus on excellence in delivery.
• Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of systems engineering principles, designing hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in the Defence Nuclear Industry, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Naval PWR technology is desirable.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant academic area, ideally Chartered or equivalent status, with membership of a relevant professional body.

People‑Centred Benefits

At Frazer‑Nash, people are central to everything we do. You'll be joining a people‑centred, values‑driven business where you can:

• Work on impactful projects across multiple industries.
• Shape your own career progression with continuous professional development.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture where accomplishments are celebrated.
• Play a role in elevating a brand celebrated for its quality.

We provide our people with a comprehensive benefit and offering package that comprises:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday, plus the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.

And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements.