Senior Programme Director, Engineering (Defence & Nuclear)

kbr; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR invites experienced Programme Directors to lead defence and nuclear engineering programmes across FEED and detailed design. You will govern programmes, ensure technical excellence, manage risk, and interface with clients at executive level in a safety-focused environment.

Locations include Glasgow and other UK sites; permanent roles with leadership responsibility and a strong emphasis on collaboration, governance and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership delivering large-scale engineering/EPC programmes.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong background in programme cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. energy, nuclear, defence, infrastructure).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex defence and nuclear programmes across FEED and detailed design.
• Drive programme governance and ensure technical excellence across teams.
• Interface with clients and partners at executive level to shape direction and manage risk.

Skills

Leadership

Executive stakeholder engagement

Cost & schedule management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

CEng chartered

Job description

KBR invites experienced Programme Directors to lead defence and nuclear engineering programmes across FEED and detailed design. You will govern programmes, ensure technical excellence, manage risk, and interface with clients at executive level in a safety-focused environment.

Locations include Glasgow and other UK sites; permanent roles with leadership responsibility and a strong emphasis on collaboration, governance and delivering high-quality outcomes.