Site-Specific Layout & Installations Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Manager to lead the delivery of site‑specific Reactor Island layouts for our Small Modular Reactor programme. Working in a hybrid model from Derby, Warrington or Manchester, you will translate generic designs into compliant, buildable solutions for sites in the UK and Czechia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~6 engineers to produce integrated, site‑specific Reactor Island layouts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across structures, systems, components and conventional islands.
• Own configuration, requirements and variant management with robust governance.
• Manage the federated CAD model, ensuring alignment with architecture, safety and zoning strategies.
• Develop delivery plans, manage risk and drive performance against cost, quality and schedule.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing team, supporting capability growth.

Required profile

• Degree‑qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering discipline.
• Chartered status (or working towards) and proven leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex layout or installation programmes in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and requirements management.

Required skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Requirements Management (e.g., DOORS)
• Configuration Control
• CAD modelling and management