Senior System Engineers / Technical Directors - Submarines/Nuclear

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy specializing in nuclear and maritime sectors is seeking Senior System Engineers, Principal Engineers, and Technical Directors. The positions require strong technical backgrounds and leadership skills to manage complex projects. Successful candidates will possess relevant engineering degrees and experience in regulated environments, contributing to high-stakes logistics and engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in regulated engineering discipline for Technical Director.
• Recognition as a Technical Expert required.
• Experience managing complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex projects in regulated fields like nuclear and maritime.
• Lead and motivate engineering teams.
• Conduct technical investigations and maintain customer relations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Technical guidance

Education

BEng degree

Chartered Engineer status

Postgraduate knowledge

Job description

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

Client: Mayflower Recruitment Ltd

Location: Dartford, 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 expertise in Maritime, Naval, Nuclear, and Submarine sectors.

System Engineers – Mid-Level to Senior

Responsible for delivering complex, hazardous projects in highly regulated fields such as nuclear, maritime, aviation, or ordnance. Capable of leading small teams and working with minimal supervision, applying strategic thinking and maintaining quality assurance.

The Job Duties include:

• Empowering teams of engineers to deliver technical aspects of projects
• Collaborative working with minimal supervision
• Undertaking activities as directed by Technical Directors and Principal Engineers
• Conducting complex technical investigations
• Articulating project outcomes to stakeholders
• Providing technical guidance
• Maintaining customer relations and quality assurance

Principal Engineer

Responsible for leadership and delivery across complex projects, managing talented teams, and providing strategic insight. Requires a strong technical background and the ability to transfer skills to new technologies.

The Job Duties include:

• Directing, supervising, motivating staff
• Managing complex technical projects
• Providing guidance and development opportunities for engineers
• Utilising evidence to inform and influence projects
• Communicating proposals and outcomes
• Identifying market opportunities and managing risks

Qualifications include a BEng degree with postgraduate knowledge, recognition as a Technical Expert, Chartered Engineer status, and membership in a UK Professional Engineering Institution.

Technical Director – Nuclear/Maritime/Aviation

Leads talented teams, with experience in senior management and strategic planning. Demonstrates strategic thinking, communication skills, and leadership in complex projects.

The Job Duties include:

• Planning and organizing staff activities
• Providing leadership for business continuity
• Managing and developing staff
• Influencing strategic policies
• Liaising with the Board of Directors

Qualifications include a BEng degree, postgraduate knowledge, Chartered Engineer status, and 15+ years' experience in a regulated engineering discipline.

Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.