Engineering Capability Lead - Process Optimisation

Role: Engineering Capability Lead – Process Optimisation

Locations: Hybrid working with with your primary office location being which ever is closest to you: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

Company Mission

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

The Team

Engineering Governance and Process sits at the centre of our engineering ecosystem, shaping how we deliver safe, repeatable and scalable plant design. The team drives consistency, innovation, and discipline across our engineering community, ensuring standards underpin every decision we make.

Role Summary

In this context, we are looking for an Engineering Capability Lead – Process Optimisation, reporting to our Lead Engineer – Continuous Improvement. Working across a broad stakeholder group, this role will lead and deliver process improvements that enhance engineering delivery, strengthen assurance, and embed clear, scalable ways of working across the business.

Key Accountabilities

We’ll need you to:

• Leading end-to-end improvement activities, from problem definition through analysis, solution development, implementation, and embedding change

• Facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement to identify inefficiencies, clarify requirements, and drive practical, agreed outcomes

• Improving engineering processes, guidance, and lifecycle frameworks to ensure clarity, usability, and consistent application

• Developing measures and KPIs, using data and insight to track process effectiveness, compliance, and improvement impact

This is a visible and business-critical role, requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to complex challenges, and builds momentum through collaboration and clear, outcome-focused delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience within a relevant technical or operational environment)

• We’ll ask you about your experience of leading structured improvement or problem-solving activity within engineering, manufacturing, or regulated settings

• Strong understanding of engineering processes, lifecycle stages, and governance frameworks, with the ability to translate complexity into practical solutions

• Experience using data, stakeholder insight, and continuous improvement tools to drive measurable change

Location

We offer hybrid working, with regular attendance expected at one of our core sites (Derby, Manchester or Warrington), depending on team and business needs.

What’s in it for you

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12

• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package   

• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. 

• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.   

• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care   

• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay  

• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Selection Process

The process will include an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition, followed by two interview stages.

Due to the nature of our industry, successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS clearance, including DBS and financial probity checks.

Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, inclusive, and supportive recruitment practices.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments where required.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back—there’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Range:

£60,000.00

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£78,750.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
•    Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
•    Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
 

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