Engineering Manager - Warrington/Preston

Engineering Manager – Nuclear

Warrington / Preston | Hybrid (3 Days Office-Based)

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager to support major Nuclear clients based in Warrington and Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering high-profile projects within the nuclear sector.

We are offering full-time roles on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in the office), available on either a contract basis (Inside IR35 with extensions) or permanent employment contracts.

Our clients are offering competitive rates and attractive salary and benefits packages.

Duties:

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering nuclear projects across the full project lifecycle.

• Oversee engineering design, verification, and technical governance activities.

• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables including calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation.

• Support concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, regulators, and supply chain partners.

• Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and best practice.

• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff.

• Support construction, commissioning, and site activities where required.

Essential Experience – Engineering Manager:

• Proven experience in managing engineering teams within regulated industries.

• Strong background in nuclear, defence, or similarly complex environments.

• Experience delivering large-scale engineering projects.

• Sound knowledge of safety case processes and nuclear regulatory frameworks.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working within the UK nuclear sector.

• Understanding of seismic, structural, mechanical, or systems engineering.

• Experience working with major engineering consultancies or Tier 1 contractors.

• Knowledge of BIM and digital engineering tools.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Engineering (BEng / MEng or equivalent).

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership preferred.

• Membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, IMechE, IET, etc.) advantageous.