Job Description

Engineering Manager (DV Cleared)

Aldermaston – 100% Onsite

18-Month Contract

Inside IR35

Engineering Manager Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join a major engineering and infrastructure programme operating within a highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong leader with experience managing engineering teams, overseeing design reviews, and delivering complex infrastructure projects where safety, compliance, and engineering governance are critical to success.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active DV clearance, be a sole UK national, and be able to commit to full-time onsite working in Aldermaston.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary technical team responsible for supporting the delivery of critical engineering and infrastructure programmes.

You will provide leadership, technical oversight, and assurance while ensuring engineering outputs meet the required safety, quality, security, and regulatory standards. The role combines people management, stakeholder engagement, engineering governance, and technical review responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineering professionals.

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Manage team performance, capability development, and resource planning.

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Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise.

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Support and lead technical design reviews and assurance activities.

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Ensure engineering solutions are compliant with governance, regulatory, and quality requirements.

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Allocate engineering resources across multiple projects and programmes.

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Maintain configuration control and integrity of engineering deliverables.

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Build effective relationships with stakeholders across engineering, programme, and operational functions.

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Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, security, and excellence.

Essential Requirements

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Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.

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Sole UK National.

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Ability to work 100% onsite in Aldermaston.

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Significant experience delivering engineering or infrastructure programmes.

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Proven experience leading or participating in technical design reviews.

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Strong understanding of engineering governance and assurance processes.

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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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Experience leading and developing technical teams within regulated environments.

Desirable Experience

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Infrastructure, construction, utilities, or major project delivery experience.

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Nuclear, defence, or other high-hazard industry background.

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Configuration management and design assurance experience.

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Civil Engineering qualification or related engineering degree.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Engineering Manager who can combine strong technical oversight with effective team leadership. You will have a track record of delivering engineering programmes in complex, regulated environments and be confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Evaluation Criteria

Infrastructure and engineering programme experience

Technical design review and assurance experience

Active DV clearance, sole UK nationality, and commitment to onsite working

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for your next challenge within a highly secure and technically complex environment, we'd be keen to hear from you