Head of Nuclear Ventilation Capability

AECOM; Whitby; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is searching for a Head of Nuclear Ventilation to spearhead their technical operations. This role involves providing expert leadership in nuclear HVAC systems, mentoring team members, and driving business development. The ideal candidate has a strong background in nuclear ventilation engineering and experience leading teams. Join to work on impactful nuclear projects in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and developing team members in a technical environment.
• Track record in nuclear HVAC systems and nuclear ventilation engineering design at a senior level.
• Ability to undertake business development in engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise in nuclear ventilation to guide the team.
• Develop a culture of innovation within the engineering capability.
• Lead recruitment and support early career personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Nuclear HVAC systems expertise

Business development

Mentoring

Strategic guidance

Education

Preferred BEng in a relevant discipline

Chartered Member of a relevant institute

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Nuclear Ventilation to deliver our current portfolio of work. You will grow our Nuclear Ventilation capability in line with client demand and **new opportunities**, providing business development alongside engineering capability management and governance. You will lead a strong, agile team, with you as the first point of contact for clients, partners and contractors, developing contacts to grow our ventilation engineering business with a demonstrable specialism in this area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise in nuclear ventilation, providing guidance and support to team members
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the nuclear ventilation engineering capability
• Provide leadership and governance to the nuclear ventilation capability
• Grow the nuclear capability in line with demand from clients and new opportunities
• Seek new opportunities from clients for future work
• Mentor and support early career personnel
• Lead recruitment for the ventilation team
• Develop and train the vent capability to ensure a diverse SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel)
• Stay abreast of new opportunities arising within the nuclear ventilation sector
• Support bids as a subject matter expert in the field
• Collaborate with industry partners to develop a supply chain network

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leading others and developing team members
• Demonstrable expertise with a track record of nuclear HVAC systems
• Demonstrable record of successful delivery, including positions influencing other professional engineers in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering work packages
• Ability to provide strategic guidance based on knowledge and experience of projects across a portfolio to inform and direct projects and programmes
• Ability to provide leadership and undertake business development in a key area within an engineering function, including acting as custodian of resource and expertise
• As well as established work in nuclear decommissioning and defence, opportunity to contribute to civil nuclear new build programme in the UK
• UK security clearance requirements may apply
• Preferred BEng in a relevant discipline
• Preferred Chartered Member of the relevant institute
• Demonstrable expertise and an extensive track record in a nuclear ventilation engineering design role at a senior level in the nuclear sector
• Full UK driving license

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dynamic team tackling challenging and impactful nuclear projects
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for progression in line with professional development and team growth
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

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