HEAD OF TECHNICAL PROGRAMME SUPPORT
• Nuclear | SMR | Programme Leadership
• 12-Month Contract
• £500 to £550 per day (via Umbrella)
• Hybrid – Warrington
• BPSS Clearance Required
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear energy transformation, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of new nuclear projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in shaping the future of nuclear energy in the UK, working across government, regulators, and industry.
THE HEAD OF TECHNICAL DELIVERY ROLE
As Head of Technical Delivery, you will act as a senior technical leader and intelligent customer, overseeing the delivery of complex technical workstreams across a major nuclear programme.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across government and industry, providing technical assurance, strategic direction, and programme oversight, while building and leading a high-performing team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme & Technical Leadership
• Oversee delivery of technical workstreams across a portfolio of nuclear projects
• Ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality standards
• Align technical delivery with business and government objectives
• Provide technical assessments and reporting to senior leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with HMG, regulators, and industry partners
• Interface with international technology vendors
• Represent the organisation in senior forums and public engagements
Delivery & Assurance
• Support project assurance and governance activities
• Contribute to business cases, procurement, and major programme delivery
• Manage contracts with external service providers
• Monitor programme performance and drive continuous improvement
Leadership & Team Development
• Build and lead multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Develop resourcing strategies and support recruitment activities
• Provide mentorship and leadership across engineering and programme teams
• Promote a strong, collaborative organisational culture
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Significant experience within the nuclear industry or similar high-hazard sector
• Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale technical programmes
• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working with government, regulators, and senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of programme delivery, governance, and assurance
• Excellent communication skills – able to present complex technical information clearly
• Experience supporting procurement, business cases, and strategic delivery frameworks
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
• Experience with SMR or nuclear new build programmes
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)
• Background in consulting or advisory roles within major infrastructure programmes
QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
• Chartered status desirable but not essential
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.