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Engineering Manager (Area Lead) - Site Specific Design

Derby, UKFull-time£71k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated, deployable site-specific designs for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power stations, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and the wider programme.

Role type

Senior engineering manager (nuclear power plant design)

Builds

Integrated site-specific designs for SMR power stations

Domain

Nuclear energy / Power generation

Required skills

Engineering leadership, multidisciplinary team management, complex engineering programme delivery, risk management, systems integration, matrix organization management, regulatory compliance, construction readiness planning

Preferred skills

Nuclear safety case development, regulatory engagement, infrastructure planning and licensing

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver integrated site-specific designs. Provide engineering leadership across systems, structures, and components. Manage engineering delivery against programme milestones, budgets, and performance objectives. Coordinate engineering activities across internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders. Ensure site-specific designs align with generic SMR design and programme requirements. Support construction readiness and site development. Engage with customers, regulators, and business development teams. Embed Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities