Technical Delivery Lead — Nuclear New Build & SMR

LHH

England

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading firm in nuclear project delivery located in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Technical Delivery to oversee a portfolio of new nuclear projects, including Small Modular Reactors and other technologies. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery timelines, managing resources, and providing technical reports to senior leadership. An engineering degree and significant experience in the nuclear sector are essential.

Qualifications

  • Significant demonstrable experience in the nuclear sector or equivalent high-hazard regulated industry.
  • Proven track record of delivering technically complex high-profile programmes.
  • Strong communication skills for articulating technical information to a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advice and technical input to UK Government.
  • Deliver project assurance activities for the Integrated Project Delivery Team (IPT).
  • Oversee the technical delivery of portfolios ensuring delivery is on time and to budget.

Skills

Technical communication
Project management
Leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Nuclear technologies

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

A leading firm in nuclear project delivery located in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Technical Delivery to oversee a portfolio of new nuclear projects, including Small Modular Reactors and other technologies. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery timelines, managing resources, and providing technical reports to senior leadership. An engineering degree and significant experience in the nuclear sector are essential.
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