Job Description

Assystem Preston, United Kingdom

Job description for a Director of Engineering role in the Fusion and Modular Nuclear (FMN) business. The information below summarizes responsibilities, qualifications, and additional details for applicants.

Overview

Join one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. Assystem’s FMN business leads cutting-edge work on SMR, AMR and fusion projects. You will collaborate with leading minds across energy sectors while delivering complex, high-impact missions with your future team.

Job Mission / Responsibilities

• Deliver major engineering programmes across the nuclear lifecycle.
• Lead strategic engineering bids and multi-disciplinary project delivery.
• Manage capability development across engineering and technical disciplines.
• Drive governance, quality compliance and SQEP competence.
• Represent Assystem in joint ventures and integrated client teams.
• Shape pursuit strategies and oversee programme delivery outcomes.
• Build trusted client relationships and influence senior decision-makers.
• Support project compliance.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven engineering leadership in nuclear.
• Track record in engineering project and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead teams in complex, regulated environments.
• Degree-qualified in engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in performance management and people development.
• Comfortable working in consortia and JV settings.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and risk/change control.
• Major bid or pursuit leadership experience.
• Understanding of Owners/Architect Engineer services.

Additional Information

Why join the Community of Switchers? Join one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and be part of a dynamic team driving energy transition. We offer a multicultural environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects that make a real difference in the world.

Due to the nature of work, applicants will be required to meet residency criteria to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote all forms of diversity. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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Locations and timelines: Preston, England (2 weeks ago); Higher Bartle, Leyland, Adlington, Chorley (various dates).

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