Programme Director Opportunities (Defence & Nuclear)

Overview

In this Programme Director – Engineering role, you lead delivery of complex defence and nuclear engineering programmes across FEED and detailed design. You will govern programmes, ensure technical excellence, and steer cross-functional teams while engaging executive clients. You shape strategic direction, manage risk, and deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes in a safety-focused environment. This high-impact role sits within a global organisation and offers the opportunity to influence major defence and nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale defence and nuclear engineering programmes across FEED and detailed design phases
• Govern programme performance and technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams
• Interface with clients and partners to shape strategic direction and manage expectations
• Oversee risk management, cost and schedule controls, and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Operate in a safety-focused environment with governance and compliance
• Influence senior stakeholders and executive clients to align on programme goals

Key requirements

• Proven leadership delivering large-scale engineering or EPC programmes
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and workstreams
• Strong background in programme cost, schedule, and risk management
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries (energy, nuclear, defence, infrastructure)
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and executive clients
• Degree in Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation

• Strategic thinking
• Commercial awareness
• Stakeholder management
• Large-scale programme management
• Cost, schedule, and risk management
• Governance and delivery excellence

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