Senior Manager - Major Reactor Island Equipment

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK's premier green export technology., We'll need you to:

• Own, govern and deliver engineering solutions for Major Reactor Island Equipment, including Reactor Vessel, Steam Generators, Pressuriser, and Control Rod Drive Mechanisms and other associated equipment.
• Support the Head of Major Equipment in setting strategic direction for the teams, identifying issues, aligning priorities and establishing a clear vision.
• Work closely with the Project Organisation and Engineering Managers to lead the prioritisation of engineering activities and resources across all project demands.
• Drive production and engineering readiness activities to support release of Long Lead Items across multiple customer sites.
• Implement and oversee engineering governance, chairing or supporting technical reviews, and securing approval at the appropriate project gates.
• Lead the delivery of the required engineering documentation, definition, and substantiation.
• Develop and maintain cost estimates, risk and opportunity registers, technical attributes, and performance metrics for Major Reactor Island Equipment.
• Engage internally and externally, at all levels and across functions, to drive the programme needs and support your teams in critical decision-making.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Major Reactor Island Equipment engineers, whilst supporting the overall capability development of the teams.
• Support the delivery of multiple design/make and make-to-print supplier contracts throughout the product lifecycle, playing a key role in the Intelligent Customer strategy.
• Ensure full compliance with E3S obligations (environment, safety, security and safeguards) across all activities.
This is a senior, influential leadership role requiring strong component engineering experience, governance expertise and the credibility to act as technical authority within a complex, regulated delivery environment., This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Regular attendance at a UK office will be expected, aligned to programme delivery needs, governance activities and stakeholder engagement.


• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent, with a relevant engineering degree or demonstrable industry experience
• Strong understanding of Major Reactor Island Equipment design, manufacture and through-life management
• Proven experience in new product introduction and production readiness activities for Major Equipment manufacture
• Knowledge and experience of engaging with nuclear regulators and technical assurance bodies
• Strong experience of leading large engineering teams and indirect leadership across large multi-functional integrated project teams, Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
  
  We anticipate paying £68,000 - £90,000 depending on skills and experience
• 17% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity
• Annual Benefits Allowance - £5,000 per annum
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and the ability to buy or sell annually
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Selection process & screening The selection process will include an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition, followed by two interview stages. Due to the nuclear environment, offers are subject to BPSS clearance, a DBS check and basic financial probity screening.