The purpose of the Head of Nuclear Engineering role is to support the Director of Engineering in providing expert engineering services to Horizon with responsibility for all 
technological aspects of the UK ABWR regarding nuclear fuel, fuel cycle, reactor core, radiation safety and safeguards provisions. The Head of Nuclear Engineering will develop 
and manage a team to allow Horizon to be the Design Authority in this area, act as an Intelligent Customer for services provided by others and to deliver support to a range of 
projects across the organisation. 

A key objective is to assist and enable the engineering team to be a highly credible and  respected force within the organisation and externally with the main nuclear regulators. 

This is a SQEP role.

As a core member of the Engineering Team develop and deliver the business plan related targets. 

Deliver authoritative advice across the range of fuel cycle activities, including fuel design, core design, safety substantiation, radiation safety, procurement, performance, storage and handling. 

Support the development and maintenance of the nuclear engineering Design Authority within Horizon and develop the capability to act as an Intelligent Customer 
for services provided by others. 

Recruit, develop and manage a team of staff and, where appropriate, contractors with the range of skills and experience needed to discharge the nuclear engineering 
responsibilities.

Manage relationships with regulators on nuclear engineering matters to support development of the plant and site specific safety case. 

Support the technology provider during the Generic Design Assessment of the UK

Ensure that the proposed design of UK ABWR is capable of incorporating the systems necessary to meet nuclear safeguards requirements. 

Develop, with the Commercial Directorate, the strategy for fuel procurement throughout the project lifecycle. 

Manage and motivate staff by regular personal contact, active development and regular performance management.

Track record of success and solid career achievements demonstrated within relevant roles. Evidence of ability to operate credibly and add significant commercial 
value in a leadership role. 

Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a suitable engineering or science subject and have chartered engineer status. 

Have extensive knowledge and understanding across a broad range of nuclear power plant engineering issues. 

Leadership. Experience of managing and motivating teams of technical specialists to deliver project commitments to programme and cost. 

Previous experience in the nuclear fuel cycle, including spent fuel, waste and decommissioning and the radiological aspects of fuel management. 

Substantial previous experience within the sector and knowledge of international nuclear regulations, recommendations and codes and standards 

Demonstrate substantial experience in complex engineering and design projects. 

Strategic thinking and vision across a wide range of energy business areas, demonstrating strategic and operational capabilities. 

Project management / proven project delivery skills with the ability to ensure delivery under pressure. 

Demonstrates commercial focus. 

Critical thinking 

Drive and commitment 

Consistently demonstrates role model behaviour in line with Horizon company values: Safety, courage, integrity, collaboration and inspiration 

Other requirements 
Mobility and flexibility to fulfil business travel requirements

Salary: according to experience