At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex engineering programmes and ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Company: Join KBR, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global projects while shaping the future of engineering.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in engineering and a degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started. The KBR 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
The Programme Director – Engineering provides strategic leadership and delivery oversight for complex engineering programmes, with accountability across FEED and detailed design phases. This role establishes and maintains programme governance, ensuring alignment to technical, commercial, and schedule objectives while managing risk and stakeholder expectations. Working across multi‐discipline engineering teams, the Programme Director integrates project controls, engineering assurance, and client engagement to drive predictable and high‐quality outcomes. The position operates as a senior interface with clients and partners, shaping delivery strategies and decision‐making frameworks. Through structured leadership and clear accountability, the role supports safe, compliant, and efficient execution across the programme lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for engineering programmes spanning FEED and detailed design phases
- Establish programme governance, controls, and reporting aligned to cost, schedule, risk, and quality objectives
- Lead and coordinate multi‐discipline engineering teams, ensuring technical integration and design maturity
- Act as senior client interface, managing expectations and supporting key commercial and delivery decisions
- Oversee programme risk management, change control, and mitigation planning
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet contractual, regulatory, and assurance requirements
- Collaborate with project controls, procurement, and construction teams to support downstream readiness
- Drive continuous improvement in programme execution, assurance, and delivery performance
Experience Required
- Senior leadership experience delivering large‐scale engineering or EPC programmes
- Direct accountability for FEED and detailed design execution
- Experience managing multi‐discipline engineering teams and workstreams
- Proven responsibility for programme cost, schedule, and risk control
- Experience delivering programmes within regulated or safety‐critical industries
- Background working with major UK or international engineering contractors
- Experience interfacing with executive‐level clients and stakeholders
Qualifications/Certifications
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation
- Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Location
Reading/Bristol/Plymouth - hybrid working with a mix of office-based and remote working.
Security Requirements
SC Clearance. Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.
Programme Director in Plymouth employer: KBR, Inc.
KBR, Inc. is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant area of Plymouth, Devonport, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, KBR provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within the engineering sector. The hybrid working model allows for a balanced approach to work-life integration, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
