Engineering Director - Fusion & Modular Nuclear

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,750 switchers located in 12 countries connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. We aim to ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

Job Mission

• This strategic leadership role centres on delivering major engineering programmes across the nuclear lifecycle.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project bids across SMR, AMR and Fusion energy.
• Be a technical authority across FMN’s high-profile programmes.
• 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.
• Contribute to the FMN 2030 strategic growth plan.
• Support project compliance with CDM, GDA and QMS requirements.

Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven engineering leadership in nuclear, energy, or defence sectors.
• Strong understanding of fusion and modular nuclear markets.
• Track record in engineering project and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks (e.g. CDM, GDA).
• Ability to lead teams in complex, regulated environments.
• Degree-qualified in engineering (or equivalent).
• Experienced in performance management and people development.
• Comfortable working in consortia and JV settings.

Desired Skills

• Experience in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP).
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and risk/change control.
• Fusion and novel tech delivery exposure.
• Major bid or pursuit leadership experience.
• Understanding of Owners/Architect Engineer services.

Join a business where your impact directly supports the UK’s clean energy future. Collaborate with driven professionals on bold engineering missions in one of the world's leading nuclear consultancies.

At Assystem, 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 to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. 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.