Engineering Director - Fusion & Modular Nuclear

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. 

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Our Fusion and Modular Nuclear (FMN) business is pioneering next-generation energy solutions, from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) to groundbreaking fusion projects. We blend deep engineering expertise, advanced digital capabilities, and creative thinking to deliver the technologies that support global net-zero targets.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Join one of the top 3 nuclear engineering companies in the world. Assystem’s Fusion and Modular Nuclear (FMN) business is driving cutting-edge work on SMR, AMR and fusion projects. You’ll collaborate with leading minds across energy sectors while delivering complex, high-impact missions alongside your future team.

🚀 The Job Mission
This strategic leadership role centres on delivering major engineering programmes across the nuclear lifecycle.

•  Lead strategic engineering bids and multi-disciplinary project delivery.
•  Manage capability development across engineering and technical disciplines.
•  Drive governance, quality compliance and SQEP competence.
•  Represent Assystem in joint ventures and integrated client teams.
•  Shape pursuit strategies and oversee programme delivery outcomes.
•  Build trusted client relationships and influence senior decision-makers.
•  Support project compliance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proven engineering leadership in nuclear.
• Track record in engineering project and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead teams in complex, regulated environments.
• Degree-qualified in engineering (or equivalent).
• Experienced in performance management and people development.
• Comfortable working in consortia and JV settings.

Desired Skills

✔️ Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and risk/change control.
✔️ Major bid or pursuit leadership experience.
✔️ Understanding of Owners/Architect Engineer services.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and be a part of a dynamic team driving energy transition. At Assystem, we offer a multicultural environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects that make a real difference in the world.

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance. 

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.