Area Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced FEED Area Engineering Manager with a proven track record in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within nuclear or similarly regulated industries?

Do you possess extensive expertise in delivering Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phases, developing technical solutions from initial concept through to Gate 2, and managing project scope, risk, and stakeholder engagement effectively?

The Opportunity

Our client is driven by a clear vision of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. They cultivate a culture that fosters innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, setting them apart from competitors. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, they promote work-life balance and a collaborative approach across all levels. This organisation is ideal for leaders seeking to make a tangible impact within aStable, forward-thinking company with a reputation for delivering complex projects safely and efficiently.

The Role

As FEED Area Engineering Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple nuclear projects during the FEED phase at Sellafield. Your responsibilities include shaping engineering strategies, defining project scopes, managing requirements, and ensuring technical solutions are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. You will act as the key engineering focal point, facilitating collaboration among engineering disciplines, safety teams, operations, and stakeholders to deliver deliverable, high-quality outcomes that align with programme objectives.

You will oversee activities such as scope definition, requirements management, option development, TRL assessments, and project development to Gate 2 readiness. Your leadership will ensure engineering solutions are technically robust, efficient, and ready for detailed design and execution.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven expertise in engineering leadership within highly regulated environments, particularly within the nuclear sector or other complex industries.
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams through FEED, concept, feasibility, or optioning phases of major capital projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, design assurance, and risk management.
• Demonstrable stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of influencing senior technical and programme stakeholders.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, value management, requirements management, and technology readiness assessments is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it, with membership of a recognized professional institution.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

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