Technical Director, SMR Nuclear Programmes

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A little more about the role…

Bring your ambition, challenge convention and help shape the future of WSP’s Nuclear business.

This is more than a leadership role. It’s an opportunity to help build and grow WSP’s Nuclear capability, shaping strategy, winning major programmes and delivering some of the UK’s most significant projects. We’re looking for leaders who want to challenge conventional approaches, drive innovation and play a leading role in the future of nuclear delivery across clean-up, power generation, defence, and emerging fission and fusion programmes.

Backed by the scale, expertise and resources of more than 12,500 colleagues across the UK, you'll combine the agility and influence of a growing nuclear business with the strength of a global organisation. Leveraging WSP's multidisciplinary capabilities across infrastructure, planning, consenting, environmental services, geoscience and major programme delivery, you'll help clients shape and deliver some of the UK's most significant civil and defence nuclear programmes, from early-stage development and procurement through to successful delivery.

If you’re motivated by creating lasting impact rather than maintaining the status quo, join us at a pivotal stage of growth and help define the next chapter of nuclear delivery at WSP. 

The future isn’t already built. With us, you can help create it.

Your role…

As Technical Director, you will lead engagement with reactor vendors, developers, government stakeholders and supply chain partners to shape the successful procurement and delivery of SMR programmes. Combining strategic leadership, commercial acumen and nuclear sector expertise, you will help clients navigate complex procurement and delivery challenges, develop robust programme strategies and unlock major infrastructure opportunities, while supporting the continued growth of WSP's nuclear business.

You will

• Lead the development and growth of WSP's SMR portfolio, identifying and securing opportunities with reactor vendors, developers, government bodies and delivery partners.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor throughout programme development and delivery.
• Shape and lead bids for major nuclear opportunities, contributing to business strategy, market growth and work-winning activities.
• Advise clients on procurement, commercial and delivery models, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, regulatory requirements and investment drivers.
• Lead supplier engagement, market testing and supply chain development activities to support successful programme outcomes.
• Support procurement strategy development, contract award processes and programme mobilisation activities.
• Provide strategic leadership during programme development, governance, investment decision-making and delivery planning stages.
• Advise on programme risk, organisational readiness, capability requirements and delivery strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement integrated solutions for complex nuclear infrastructure programmes.
• Represent WSP as a senior industry leader, promoting technical excellence, innovation and growth within the UK nuclear sector

What we are looking for you to demonstrate….

• Significant experience supporting major nuclear infrastructure, energy or nationally significant programmes.
• Strong understanding of procurement, programme mobilisation and delivery within highly regulated environments.
• Experience working with reactor developers, operators, government bodies or major infrastructure clients.
• Proven track record in business development, work winning and account leadership.
• Strong understanding of the emerging UK SMR market.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to influence executive-level decision making and programme strategy.
• Chartered professional or equivalent industry standing.
• SC Clearance or the ability to achieve it.

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