Senior Engineering Manager

PWHytek Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PWHytek Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery on a major nuclear EPC programme based in Warrington or Hull.

The role is permanent with a hybrid pattern: three days in the office and two days remote, enabling close collaboration while maintaining flexibility. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams across Process, Mechanical and CS&A disciplines, drive delivery to scope, schedule and budget, and interface with clients, contractors and

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong governance, assurance and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience delivering EPC/EPCM projects, preferably in nuclear or highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across major nuclear projects.
• Oversee engineering delivery in line with EPC/EPCM project requirements.
• Ensure technical quality, compliance, and adherence to nuclear regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership across Process, Mechanical, and CS&A disciplines.
• Drive project performance, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Interface with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Support the development of engineering strategies and best practices across programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering governance

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Nuclear sector experience

EPC project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join a major nuclear programme based in Warrington or Hull. This is a permanent staff position offering a hybrid working arrangement, with three days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving engineering delivery across complex, high-value EPC projects within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across major nuclear projects
• Oversee engineering delivery in line with EPC / EPCM project requirements
• Ensure technical quality, compliance, and adherence to nuclear regulatory standards
• Provide leadership across Process, Mechanical, and CS&A (Civil, Structural & Architectural) disciplines
• Drive project performance, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, and budget
• Interface with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Support the development of engineering strategies and best practices across programmes

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead, or Head of Engineering role
• Strong background in one or more of the following disciplines: Process, Mechanical, or CS&A
• Demonstrable experience delivering engineering on EPC / EPCM / major capital projects
• Experience within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, assurance, and compliance requirements

About You:

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to lead within complex, safety-critical project environments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading nuclear programme in a permanent capacity, offering long‑term career development and the chance to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects.