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About the Role

The Technical Project Director is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring engineering, licensing, safety, technical governance, and Design Authority activities support the successful delivery of a GW-scale Nuclear Power Plant Programme in Poland. A principal responsibility is establishing and maturing the Client's Design Authority and Intelligent Customer capabilities, ensuring the Client develops the necessary technical knowledge, engineering competence, and governance arrangements to fulfill future responsibilities as owner, licensee, and operator.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Delivery Director in the successful delivery of the programme.
Ensure engineering, licensing and technical activities are aligned with programme objectives and delivery milestones.
Drive integration across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
Lead resolution of significant technical and delivery challenges impacting project performance.
Establish and lead the Client's Engineering Directorate and Design Authority capability.
Develop the Design Authority organisation, processes and competencies required to support the Client's future role as owner, licensee and operator.
Ensure the Client maintains ownership of the plant design, design intent, technical baseline and key engineering decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead the transfer and retention of engineering knowledge from the EPC consortium into the Client organisation.
Establish robust configuration management and technical governance arrangements to support construction, long-term operation and asset management.
Ensure the Design Authority capability matures in line with project phases and operational readiness requirements.
Provide informed oversight, challenge and assurance of the EPC consortium's technical and engineering performance.
Ensure design maturity and technical readiness support programme delivery requirements.
Assess the impact of technical decisions and design changes on safety, schedule, cost and operational performance.
Ensure nuclear safety remains the overriding priority throughout programme delivery.
Lead technical engagement with regulatory authorities and support licensing and permitting activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and international nuclear standards.
Establish effective technical governance, assurance and decision-making arrangements.
Lead development of engineering capability, succession planning and knowledge transfer.
Support transition from project delivery to future plant operations.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration.
Advanced degree and project management qualification desirable.
Minimum 20 years' experience delivering major capital projects within highly regulated industries.
Minimum 10 years' experience in senior leadership roles delivering large nuclear new-build projects.
Experience working with nuclear regulators and licensing authorities.
Proven experience establishing and leading Design Authority, Intelligent Customer or major engineering organisations.
Strong understanding of EPC delivery models, nuclear licensing and technical governance.
Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across government, regulators, contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Physics
Project Management
Nuclear Licensing
Technical Governance
Design Authority
Intelligent Customer
Configuration Management
Stakeholder Management

Location

Poland
UK
Slovakia

Work Type

Hybrid
Part-time
Flexible working hours
Flexible patterns
Flexible locations

Experience Level

Senior leadership
20+ years experience
10+ years experience

Education Level

Degree
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Advanced degree desirable

About the Company

Amentum is challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and innovative manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Amentum provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Amentum.
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual.
People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.