Senior System Engineers / Technical Directors - Submarines/Nuclear

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks Senior System Engineers and Technical Directors to support complex projects in the Nuclear and Maritime sectors in Edinburgh. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams effectively. Key roles include overseeing project delivery, enhancing quality assurance, and engaging with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include BEng degree and Chartered Engineer status.
• Recognised as Technical Expert with relevant experience.
• 15+ years in a regulated discipline for Technical Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver complex technical projects.
• Empower engineers with minimal supervision.
• Manage and influence strategic policy decisions.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Quality Assurance

Education

BEng degree with postgraduate knowledge

Chartered Engineer

Member of a UK Professional Engineering Institution

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Senior System Engineers / Technical Directors - Submarines/Nuclear, Edinburgh

Client: Mayflower Recruitment Ltd

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 07.06.2025

Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting System / Principal Engineers and Technical Directors for a growing Engineering Safety Consultancy with interests in Maritime, Naval, Nuclear, and Submarine sectors.

System Engineers – Mid-Level to Senior

Responsible for delivery across complex, hazardous projects in highly regulated fields such as nuclear, maritime, aviation, or ordnance. Capable of working independently and leading small teams, with the ability to think strategically and maintain quality assurance.

The Job Duties:

• Empower teams of engineers to deliver technical projects
• Collaborate with minimal supervision
• Undertake activities as directed by Technical Directors and Principal Engineers
• Conduct complex technical investigations
• Communicate project outcomes to stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to peers
• Maintain excellent customer relations and quality assurance

Principal Engineer

Lead and deliver across complex, hazardous projects. Manage talented teams, transfer broad skills to new technologies, and provide strategic insights.

The Job Duties:

• Supervise and motivate staff
• Manage complex technical projects
• Guide engineers and seek development opportunities
• Use evidence to inform and influence projects
• Communicate proposals and outcomes broadly
• Identify market opportunities and mitigate risks

Qualifications:

• BEng degree with postgraduate knowledge
• Recognised as a Technical Expert
• Chartered Engineer registered with the UK Engineering Council
• Member of a UK Professional Engineering Institution

Technical Director – Nuclear/Maritime/Aviation

Lead talented teams, with experience in senior management and strategic planning. Demonstrate strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills. Responsible for defining and delivering strategic initiatives during a period of growth.

The Job Duties:

• Organise staff and resources
• Provide leadership for business continuity
• Manage and develop staff
• Influence strategic policies
• Coordinate with the Board of Directors

Qualifications include a BEng degree, postgraduate knowledge, recognised expertise, Chartered status, and 15+ years of experience in a regulated discipline.

Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.