Senior Engineering Manager

Salary: £70k - 80k per year + competitive salary and package plus 9 day fortnight & hybrid working

Job Reference: JOB-89859

Published: 02-09-2025

Duration: Permanent

Expiry Date: 30-09-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Reading/ Hybrid

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team of ambitious Engineers in the Nuclear sector?

Do you thrive on developing Engineers, and growing Engineering teams?

We're looking for a leadership and relationship focused Engineering Manager with a developed understanding of Mechanical Engineering, ideally with experience in the Nuclear and Defence sectors.

In this role, you'll drive utilisation and profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across high-profile projects. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of an established Engineering Department through strategic leadership, client optimisation, and commercial direction.

• Oversee Engineering team and ensure output is in line with company goals
• Develop and grow an established team of Engineers including
• Manage and assign Engineering resource to multiple projects
• Training/upskilling practices
• Recruitment
• Contribute to overall direction of Engineering Department
• Update and upkeep of Engineering Library
• Ensure fluid communication between clients and Engineering Department for all client matters.

• 10 years' experience in Engineering project delivery roles
• SC clearance is preferrable for this role and the successful candidate must be willing to obtain DV clearance
• CDM Regulations
• NEBOSH

• A leadership role with significant scope to influence and enhance Engineering contribution across major projects.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
• Hybrid working; 2 days every two weeks site based
• 9 day working fortnight
• Competitive salary and package

If you are a forward-thinking professional with the passion and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team that is shaping the future of safety and quality in the nuclear sector.