Nuclear Engineering Director – Fusion & SMR Leader

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

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.
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