Head of Operations, Decommissioning & Construction

Nuclear Restoration Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services seeks a Head of Profession Operations, Decommissioning & Construction to lead strategy and professional standards at the Dounreay site. You will shape workforce capability, governance and delivery excellence across the decommissioning programme, engaging regulators and industry partners to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.

The role requires senior leadership in complex, highly regulated environments, with a track record of mentoring, change leadership and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline; Chartered status or working towards attainment
• Extensive senior level experience in Operations, Decommissioning and Construction management
• Proven leadership and line management experience with mentoring, talent development and capability building
• Ability to work in complex organisations and drive improvement in regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and authoritative advice on Operations, Decommissioning & Construction matters across the organisation
• Develop, maintain and champion professional standards, processes and governance arrangements meeting regulatory and industry requirements
• Lead, inspire and develop the Operations, Decommissioning & Construction community through workforce planning, succession management, coaching and career development
• Build strong relationships with programme teams, regulators and external stakeholders while driving innovation and continuous improvement and operational excellence

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

People development

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services seeks a Head of Profession Operations, Decommissioning & Construction to lead strategy and professional standards at the Dounreay site. You will shape workforce capability, governance and delivery excellence across the decommissioning programme, engaging regulators and industry partners to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.

The role requires senior leadership in complex, highly regulated environments, with a track record of mentoring, change leadership and