Head of Engineering Capability; Client Side

Position: Head of Future Engineering Capability

Reference: TS025

Location: Warrington

Arrangement: Permanent or Contract

Work arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

The purpose of the Head of Future Engineering Capability is to drive the development of the Engineering and Technical Capability across Integrated Project Team. Acknowledging the intent for the business to remain a thin but intelligent and capable client, a structured approach to in‑house technical capability, supported by a well‑defined delivery supply chain is required. The Head of Future Engineering Capability is therefore responsible for developing and implementing all strategies and plans required to deliver a capable Technical Function.

This implies developing and defining schemes for in‑house forward‑looking technical capability management (in support of an ultimate site licence application) and leading the technical specification of key contracting activities to build the required supply chain to deliver the programme.

• Setting the engineering strategy, then developing and implementing the plans/activities required to deliver it that relate to technical capability.
• Establishing the strategy and arrangements that allow the Technical Director to demonstrate the competence of the Technical Team at all times during project delivery, and as supported by key partnerships.
• Specifying the capabilities of the key programme delivery partnerships including the Delivery Partner, Engineering Partner and Constructors.
• Working closely with the other engineering leads to identify the scope of activities that will be delivered by each of the Partners.
• Collaborating with other programme functions in the business to represent the engineering and technical interest in all procurement, commercial and organisational design activities.

• Significant experience working and leading in a highly regulated industry on complex projects.
• A clear ability to set technical strategy and implement tactical solutions.
• An understanding of technical concepts, principles, and terminology relevant to the nuclear industry.
• Demonstrate familiarity with nuclear industry regulations, standards, and technical documentation best practices.
• Good writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear, accurate, and accessible manner.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing error‑free documentation that meets industry standards.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Member of a relevant technical institution.
• Must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance.