Senior Engineering Manager

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Either Warrington, Bristol, Leicester or Newbury

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Attractive Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF62481

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Senior Engineering Manager and play your part.

The role

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be part of our Cavendish Nuclear business, involved in decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities, supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and aiding the operation and build of nuclear power plants. Our mission is to clean up the nuclear legacy and support nuclear contributions to national security, energy supply, and net zero commitments. This role supports a multi-billion-pound framework for a major infrastructure and machinery build defence project in Reading.

Daily responsibilities include leading the planning and management of multidisciplinary projects, coordinating tasks, and delivering technical solutions from concept design through full EPC, within budget and scope.

• Manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new customers, resolving technical and delivery issues.
• Oversee technical management to ensure solutions align with scope.
• Manage resources, develop team capabilities, and mentor team members.
• Plan and execute project and technical audits to ensure standards and continuous learning.

Essential Experience

• Management experience leading multidisciplinary teams on various projects.
• Experience leading design reviews.
• Background in highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Chemicals, Pharma, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, etc.

This is a full-time, permanent role (37 hours/week) with hybrid/flexible working. Occasional site visits to Coventry and Reading are required.

Qualifications

• An engineering degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with significant experience.

Security Clearance

The candidate must be a sole UK national eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, starting under BPSS clearance if necessary. Details on clearance levels are available at UK Security Vetting.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to health and wellness programs
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Special paid leave for Reservists
• Holiday Trading scheme
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

About Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader in the UK nuclear industry, part of Babcock International Group, we provide critical solutions across energy, defence, and civil projects. We innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, and more cost-effective. Join us to help create a safe and secure world. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support flexible working arrangements.