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Senior Manager - Core Performance

Posted 1 day 2 hours ago by Jobtailor

Permanent

Full Time

Engineering Jobs

Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver core performance activities across design, analysis, and simulation
Define and implement the technical strategy for core thermal and fuel performance, including analytical method development
Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing leadership, coaching, and capability development
Own delivery of programme milestones, ensuring outputs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
Oversee and govern technical outputs, including safety case substantiation and design documentation
Manage key supplier and vendor relationships, including fuel development and analysis contracts
Establish and maintain robust engineering governance, configuration control, and best practice processes
Engage with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external partners to support programme progression
Identify and resolve complex technical and programme challenges, driving continuous improvement across the function

Qualifications

Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
Significant experience in nuclear engineering, with strong expertise in reactor core design, thermal hydraulics, or fuel performance
Proven track record of leading complex engineering programmes and delivering against challenging milestones
Experience managing large teams (10-30+ people) and developing high-performing engineering organisations
Strong understanding of nuclear regulatory frameworks and safety case development (e.g. ALARP, BAT principles)
Experience working with advanced simulation and analysis tools (e.g. core physics or thermal hydraulics codes)
Demonstrable experience managing suppliers, contracts, and external technical delivery
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels
A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to drive decisions in a complex, evolving programme
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in a highly regulated engineering environment