Senior System Engineers / Technical Directors - Submarines/Nuclear

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering safety consultancy is seeking Senior System Engineers, Principal Engineers, and Technical Directors to lead and manage projects in the Maritime, Naval, Nuclear, and Submarine sectors. Candidates must possess a BEng degree and relevant chartered status with significant experience. This is an opportunity to engage in complex, regulated environments and contribute to significant projects while leading teams.

Qualifications

• Experienced leaders with a background in senior management and strategic planning required.
• Must be a Subject Matter Expert and capable of strategic insight.
• Postgraduate knowledge and 15+ years of experience for Technical Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate teams in complex technical projects.
• Conduct complex technical investigations and ensure quality assurance.
• Manage and develop staff, influence strategic policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Education

BEng degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

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Senior System Engineers / Technical Directors - Submarines/Nuclear, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Mayflower Recruitment Ltd

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 a focus on 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 leading small teams and working with minimal supervision. Must think strategically and ensure quality assurance.

The Job Duties:

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

Principal Engineers

Responsible for leadership and delivery across complex projects. Must be self-motivated, a Subject Matter Expert, and capable of strategic insight.

The Job Duties:

• Lead, supervise, motivate staff
• Manage complex technical projects
• Guide engineers and seek development opportunities
• Utilize evidence to inform and innovate
• Communicate proposals and project outcomes
• Identify market opportunities and mitigate risks

Qualifications include at least a BEng degree, recognition as a Technical Expert, Chartered Engineer status, and membership of a UK Professional Engineering Institution.

Technical Directors – Nuclear/Maritime/Aviation

Experienced leaders with a background in senior management, strategic planning, and highly regulated engineering disciplines. Responsible for strategic initiatives and leadership during a period of growth.

The Job Duties:

• Lead and organize staff activities
• Provide leadership for business continuity
• Manage and develop staff
• Influence strategic policies
• Liaise with the Board of Directors

Qualifications include a BEng degree, postgraduate knowledge, Chartered Engineer status, membership or fellowship of a UK Professional Engineering Institution, and 15+ years of experience.

Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.