Programme Director ; Defence & Nuclear

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The K  team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role

Programme Director Engineering

Locations:
Glasgow Warrington Reading Bristol Plymouth

Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking experienced Programme Directors to lead the delivery of complex large-scale defence and nuclear engineering programmes across FEED and detailed design phases.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive programme governance ensure technical excellence and oversee delivery performance across multidisciplinary teams. Acting as a key interface with clients and partners you will shape strategic direction manage risk and deliver predictable high-quality outcomes within a structured and safety-focused environment.

About You

You are a senior engineering leader with a strong track record of delivering complex programmes in regulated or safety-critical environments. You bring strategic thinking commercial awareness and the ability to lead high-performing teams while managing client expectations at an executive level.

Essential Experience

• Proven leadership delivering large-scale engineering or EPC programmes.

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work streams.

• Strong background in programme cost schedule and risk management.

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. energy nuclear defence infrastructure).

• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and executive clients

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation.

Why Join K

At K  we are driven by our shared values:

We Value Our People

We create inclusive environments where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to thrive.

We Deliver

We are trusted partners committed to delivering innovative high-quality and technology-led solutions.

We Are People of Integrity

We act with honesty courage and accountabilityalways doing whats right.

We Empower

We trust our people to take ownership be proactive and rise to challenges.

We Are a Team of Teams

Collaboration is at the heart of our success enabling us to deliver excellence for our customers.

If youre ready to lead complex engineering programmes and make a meaningful impact within a global organisation wed love to hear from you.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

K  Benefits & More

Belong. Connect. Grow.

At K  we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow.

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K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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