Nuclear Civil Engineering Director: Lead Major Projects

WSP USA; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Technical Director to lead its Civil Nuclear team, shaping strategy, governance and delivery across major UK nuclear programmes. You will drive high-quality design solutions, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor the next generation of nuclear professionals.

With global scale and local impact, you will build client relationships, oversee financial performance and contribute to market strategy, helping secure significant programmes in defence, clean energy and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience delivering major nuclear infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical expertise in civil, structural, seismic or geotechnical engineering.
• Track record of developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
• Commercially focused with experience managing financial performance and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, driving high performance, technical excellence and quality delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop technical teams, fostering capability growth and supporting the next generation of nuclear professionals.
• Oversee the delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Lead and support major nuclear programmes, including SMR, AMR, GW-scale new build and operational nuclear generation projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact across key accounts.
• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships and contributing to market strategy and winning work.
• Provide commercial oversight across project portfolios, including financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and contractual management.
• Direct the delivery of complex engineering designs, assessments and safety cases, ensuring successful outcomes for clients and projects.
• Champion innovative approaches and continuous improvement, enhancing project delivery, collaboration and operational effectiveness across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Nuclear projects

Client relations

Commercial acumen

Job description

WSP is seeking a Technical Director to lead its Civil Nuclear team, shaping strategy, governance and delivery across major UK nuclear programmes. You will drive high-quality design solutions, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor the next generation of nuclear professionals.

With global scale and local impact, you will build client relationships, oversee financial performance and contribute to market strategy, helping secure significant programmes in defence, clean energy and