Design & Engineering Manager (Nuclear)

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A little more about the role… We are making a significant investment in our Nuclear business, building capability today to meet the opportunities of tomorrow. As the UK Nuclear sector continues to grow, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to shape our direction, support major pursuits, and lead the delivery of complex, high-profile programmes.

As Design & Engineering Manager - Nuclear, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering programmes from opportunity development through to successful delivery. Working closely with clients, partners, project teams and business leaders, you will help shape innovative solutions, secure new opportunities, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Working alongside our established Nuclear leadership team and global network of experts, you will play a key role in growing WSP's Nuclear business to deliver some of the UK's most significant Nuclear opportunities, including:

• Small and Advanced Modular Reactors (SMRs and AMRs)
• Nuclear new build and major infrastructure programmes
• Sellafield and associated projects
• Emerging strategic opportunities across the UK Nuclear sector

This is an opportunity to help build something meaningful. You will play an important role in developing our capability, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of our Nuclear business.

Role Accountabilities

• Nuclear Growth and Market Development
  • Support WSP's Nuclear growth strategy and identify future opportunities.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients, partners and key industry stakeholders.
  • Contribute to strategic pursuits, bids and capture activities.
  • Work with senior leaders to convert opportunities into successful programmes and strengthen WSP's UK market position.
• Design and Engineering Leadership
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex engineering and design programmes.
  • Develop integrated delivery approaches from concept and FEED through detailed design and implementation.
  • Drive effective integration across disciplines, project teams and stakeholders.
  • Support mobilisation and provide visible leadership in technically complex, highly regulated environments.
• Technical Governance and Assurance
  • Establish proportionate engineering governance and assurance arrangements.
  • Lead engineering reviews, design integration and assurance activities.
  • Challenge scope, programme, cost and risk assumptions to support informed decisions.
  • Promote technical excellence, safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Capability Development
  • Grow WSP's Nuclear capability through recruitment, development and succession planning.
  • Mentor engineers and project leaders across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Encourage collaboration across WSP's UK and global Nuclear communities.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

We're seeking a recognised Nuclear engineering leader with the credibility, relationships and leadership capability to drive complex programmes and support the continued growth of our Nuclear business. You'll bring experience of:

• Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on major Nuclear programmes.
• Developing and delivering engineering strategies through FEED, detailed design and implementation.
• Operating in highly regulated environments and providing technical governance and assurance.
• Supporting major pursuits, bids and client engagement.
• Managing delivery across geographically and organisationally complex teams.

Your experience may have been gained within:

• Engineering consultancy
• Major contractor or EPC organisation
• Nuclear operator
• Major infrastructure environment

What sets you apart:

• Deep Nuclear sector expertise and technical credibility
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win work
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing high-performing teams
• The ability to balance technical excellence with client, commercial and delivery outcomes

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance

  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Belonging

  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

• Health & Wellbeing

  We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

• Flex your time

  To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development

  We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Full time Posting Date: 2026-08-07