Nuclear Engineering Team Lead — Hybrid & Safety Focus

KBR, Inc.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Engineering Team Lead (Nuclear) to guide a multi-disciplinary group ensuring safety, integrity and performance of nuclear infrastructure. You will oversee design changes, substantiation and assurance activities within a highly regulated environment, aligning with regulatory requirements and design intent.

The role demands leadership, clear communication, and ability to coordinate complex engineering tasks across disciplines, with hybrid work options. SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Design Authority with design change processes and governance.
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil engineering and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of substantiation and design intent in nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of British and international engineering standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage workloads of technical teams.
• Experience supporting safety cases or regulatory compliance would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for design changes and substantiation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and design intent.
• Provide technical leadership across complex engineering tasks.
• Coordinate work packages and priorities for the team.

Skills

Design Authority experience

Multidisciplinary teams leadership

Engineering substantiation

Nuclear safety standards

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Workload coordination

Education

Degree-qualified in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering

Experience in nuclear/regulatory industries

Job description

KBR is seeking an Engineering Team Lead (Nuclear) to guide a multi-disciplinary group ensuring safety, integrity and performance of nuclear infrastructure. You will oversee design changes, substantiation and assurance activities within a highly regulated environment, aligning with regulatory requirements and design intent.

The role demands leadership, clear communication, and ability to coordinate complex engineering tasks across disciplines, with hybrid work options. SC clearance is required.