Operations Director

Westinghouse Electric Company; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in the UK is seeking an Operations Director to lead the senior team and oversee project execution, resource management and continuous improvement across the nuclear decommissioning business. You will report to the SVP and operate from Westlakes, driving safety, governance and operational excellence.

The role shapes strategy, develops organisational capability, and forges strong client and regulatory relationships to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within regulated sectors such as nuclear, engineering consultancy or infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering complex programmes, projects, or operational portfolios.
• Strong understanding of governance, safety culture and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the senior team to oversee project execution, resource management, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure governance, reporting and assurance frameworks across all operations.
• Champion nuclear safety culture and compliance with regulations and client requirements.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with growth and business objectives.
• Oversee multiple complex projects and programmes, including JV and client accounts.
• Build strategic relationships with clients, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership

Programme delivery

Nuclear governance

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company Westlakes

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About The Role

As a Operations Director you will be responsible for and leading the senior team to oversee project execution, resource management, operational performance, capability development, and continuous improvement across the business. The role works closely with clients, regulators, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders to support delivery of the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme.

The Operations Director has a critical role in shaping business strategy, developing organisational capability, fostering an engaged team culture, and supporting sustainable business growth.

The Operations Director is business leader of WES UK. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the organisation consistently delivers high-quality outcomes for clients while maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety, governance, and operational excellence.

You will report to the SVP, ELA Outage Services and be located at Westlakes

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values (PMVV) of the Environmental Services business.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the organisation's growth and business objectives.
• Support growth through identification of new opportunities, service offerings, and market expansion initiatives.
• Lead operational performance of the business within the nuclear decommissioning market, ensuring performance against safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
• Primary conduit for WES UK into the European Decommissioning & Waste Management (D&WM) Group and other Westinghouse BUs.
• Provide executive oversight for the successful delivery of multiple complex projects and programmes. Includes representing Westinghouse on Joint Venture (JV) Boards,
• Ensure application of Westinghouse processes to deliver effective governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks across all operational activities.
• Champion best practice project management methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and maintain a strong nuclear safety culture across all business activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear industry regulations, client requirements, and company management systems.
• Sponsor and champion risk management, assurance, and quality governance.
• Oversee implementation of health, safety, environmental, security, and quality management arrangements.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, industry organisations, alliance partners, and key stakeholders.
• Act as an executive sponsor for major client accounts and strategic delivery programmes.
• Support the development of long-term framework agreements and partnership opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and client leadership meetings.
• Enhance the company's reputation through consistent delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, coach, and develop senior managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Build organisational capability through succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within the nuclear industry, engineering consultancy, professional services, infrastructure, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Proven track record of delivering complex programmes, projects, or operational portfolios.
• Strong understanding of nuclear sector governance, safety culture, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations and projects.
• Commercially astute with experience managing P&L performance, resource planning, and contract delivery.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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