Nuclear Mechanical Engineering Manager — Lead Complex Projects

ES Recruit; Chorley; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

4-day working week

Health Cash Plan

5% employer pension contribution

185 hours annual leave

Job summary

ES Recruit is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex nuclear sector projects. You will oversee technical delivery, assurance, safety, quality, cost and schedule from bid to commissioning.

The role requires professional registration, Level 6 engineering qualification and a strong track record in nuclear engineering leadership, with on-site Chorley-based duties and a four-day week option in some setups.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through bid to delivery in nuclear projects.
• Strong background in nuclear engineering and technical leadership.
• Registered engineer with professional body requirements.
• Ability to manage scope, budgets, schedules and technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams from bid through execution and close-out.
• Provide technical direction and engineering assurance on designs and calculations.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, resources and risks with recovery plans.
• Ensure designs meet nuclear safety requirements and applicable standards.
• Mentor and develop engineering personnel and foster a safety culture.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Nuclear engineering

Design assurance

Budgeting & scheduling

People development

Safety compliance

Education

Level 6 engineering qualification

Professional registration (e.g., CEng)

Job description

ES Recruit is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex nuclear sector projects. You will oversee technical delivery, assurance, safety, quality, cost and schedule from bid to commissioning.

The role requires professional registration, Level 6 engineering qualification and a strong track record in nuclear engineering leadership, with on-site Chorley-based duties and a four-day week option in some setups.