Head of Engineering

Position: Head of Engineering (Permanent)
Our client is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their engineering function within the nuclear sector. This permanent role requires SC clearance and involves shaping strategy, driving performance, and ensuring compliance across all engineering activities. As part of the senior leadership team, this role strengthens collaboration and supports long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Lead the engineering function and shape the engineering strategy.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
Communicate priorities clearly and uphold organisational values.

Engineering Delivery

Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Mentor leaders and develop future talent.
Oversee engineering planning, performance, and resource allocation.

Innovation & Improvement

Evaluate new ideas and technologies.
Promote innovation and continuous improvement.
Maintain and improve engineering processes, standards, and tools.

Capability & Resources

Maintain engineering capability and subject matter expertise.
Own training, recruitment, and competency frameworks.
Manage resource deployment and succession planning.

Risk & Compliance

Ensure engineering activities meet regulatory and internal requirements.
Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Maintain engineering risk registers.

Business Support

Provide technical leadership for internal decision-making.
Support internal proposals and opportunity reviews.
Contribute engineering insights to leadership reporting.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

Degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
Experience in a senior role within a regulated industry.
Experience in engineering management or project leadership.

Experience & Skills

Proven senior engineering leadership.
Strong people leadership and communication skills.

Experience with multi-disciplinary engineering delivery.
Strong risk and compliance awareness.
Broad engineering knowledge and experience in complex projects.

Benefits:

37.5 hours per week
Life Assurance (3× salary)
Private Healthcare
Pension (5% employer / 4% employee)
Discretionary bonus
187.5 hours annual leave
Professional memberships covered
Significant training and development budget
If you are ready to lead and innovate within an engineering function, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape the future of our client's success in the nuclear sector