Senior Programme Director - Defence & Nuclear Projects

Trinzic; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Programme Director – Engineering to lead the delivery of large-scale defence and nuclear programmes across FEED and detailed design, with locations including Glasgow, Warrington, Reading, Bristol and Plymouth.

You will govern programmes, ensure technical excellence, manage risk, and interface with clients and partners at an executive level, shaping strategic direction in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Senior engineering leader with a track record delivering large programmes.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex EPC programmes.
• Strong cost, schedule and risk management background.
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries (defence, nuclear, energy).
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and executive clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex defence and nuclear programmes across FEED and detailed design.
• Drive programme governance and technical excellence.
• Oversee delivery performance across multidisciplinary teams.
• Interface with clients and partners to shape strategic direction.
• Manage risk and deliver high-quality outcomes in a safety-focused environment.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulated environments

Programme governance

Education

Engineering degree

CEng status

Job description

KBR is seeking a Programme Director – Engineering to lead the delivery of large-scale defence and nuclear programmes across FEED and detailed design, with locations including Glasgow, Warrington, Reading, Bristol and Plymouth.

You will govern programmes, ensure technical excellence, manage risk, and interface with clients and partners at an executive level, shaping strategic direction in a safety-focused environment.