Senior Project Engineering Manager – Nuclear & Defence

Urenco Global; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental cover

Training & development

Job summary

Urenco Global is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery on major projects in Capenhurst/Birchwood. You will ensure safety, compliance, and robust design while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and complex supplier interfaces.

The role requires proven experience managing multi-million-pound programmes, strong stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of nuclear safety and governance. A dynamic, safety‑driven leader is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with professional accreditation (PE, CEng, EUR ING, or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering complex multi-million-pound engineering projects across full project lifecycles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing engineering delivery within major capital projects and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery across major projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with objectives.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, planning, estimating, and resource management to deliver scope on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and stakeholder management across project teams, regulators, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Nuclear safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree with professional accreditation

Job description

Urenco Global is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery on major projects in Capenhurst/Birchwood. You will ensure safety, compliance, and robust design while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and complex supplier interfaces.

The role requires proven experience managing multi-million-pound programmes, strong stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of nuclear safety and governance. A dynamic, safety‑driven leader is essential for success.