Engineering manager Work, Jobs in Swindon (with Salaries)

Head of Decommissioning - Warrington or Westlakes (hybrid)
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Payload Systems Project Lead
MDA Space —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- System design
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Chief Engineer (Air)
QinetiQ —Amesbury
- £90,000 - £105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Process Discipline Lead - Warrington or Abingdon
Orano —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Chief Engineer / Architect - Nuclear
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- Hybrid work
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- Hybrid work
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Payload Systems Project Lead
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- Hybrid work
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- Employee assistance programme
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- Full-time
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- Free parking
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Head of Decommissioning - Warrington or Westlakes (hybrid)

Orano -
Abingdon

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Resource allocation planning
Stakeholder collaboration
Internal department liaison
Business development
Operational strategy development
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Networking
Project leadership
Leadership
Project management experience
Team motivation leadership

Full job description

General Information

Name

Head of Decommissioning - Warrington or Westlakes (hybrid)

Ref #

14736

Posting Date

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Country

United Kingdom

Region

Oxfordshire

City

Abingdon

Business Unit (BU)

Type of Employment

Permanent/Regular

Desired Starting Date

07-09-2026

Work Schedule

Full time

Remote Work

Hybrid

Job

B - NUCLEAR CLEAN-UP & DISMANTLING

Description

Location: Warrington or Westlakes (hybrid)

The purpose of the Head of Decommissioning role is to lead Orano Limited’s Decommissioning department within the UK to ensure sustainable growth and successful delivery of all decommissioning projects.

Responsibilities:

Management:

Line management of team leaders and principal engineers
Identification of resource needs, recruitment planning and undertaking recruitment interviews
Identification of the development needs of the department and proposing development plans
Management of the efficient deployment of resources of the department by working with the team leaders and Head of Operations Capability to agree allocation of staff on projects

Business and strategy:

Develop and maintain a discipline strategy for the decommissioning department which aligns with the wider business strategy and account plans. Implement this effectively.
Proactive engagement with external network and industry stakeholders to secure new business and grow order intake, revenue and profit for the department
Support the Sales & Marketing department’s business development and bidding activities, including developing relevant technical aspects of bids and value propositions
Work closely with non-UK (primarily French) teams to leverage Group’s capability within the UK.

Delivery:

Deliver decommissioning technical work on a chargeable basis including some self-delivery and checking or approving work of others.
Oversight of technical and project delivery for decommissioning team and escalation point for issues
Contribute to relevant processes
Collaborate effectively with other teams and departments such as Waste Management & Characterisation, Nuclear Safety, Engineering and the Project Management Office.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

Strong background in decommissioning and dismantling
Experience of leading or overseeing challenging decommissioning projects, or similar
Demonstrated success in securing new business, specifically including nuclear decommissioning projects
Leadership and management experience
Degree qualified in relevant subject (e.g. Nuclear, Decommissioning, Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering), preferably with at least 10 years’ experience within the UK nuclear industry

Skills:

Proactive in building client relationships and proposing solutions
An excellent network within the UK nuclear sector, including budget holders
Business and commercial acumen
Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff across a medium-sized department.
Demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability by aligning decisions with long-term organisational goals while remaining flexible to changing priorities and market conditions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Medical Insurance at Single, Partner and Family levels

Non Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a cap of 30

Group Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary and Group Income Protection scheme for long term sickness

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Orano Group

Working on current and future challenges to power and preserve our world, build the one of tomorrow, and improve life for our communities - that’s exciting for you. For us, too. By joining Orano, a leading international player in the nuclear sector, you’re in the right place.

Every day, employees at Orano work to produce efficient and reliable nuclear energy, fight climate change, find solutions that conserve natural resources, and advance progress in healthcare.

Our strengths are throughout the entire nuclear fuel cycle: mastery of cutting-edge technologies, safe and high value-added products and services, specialized expertise, and strong innovation capabilities. These are just some of the qualities that showcase the exceptional skills of our 18,000 employees and their continuous learning, which we support. Diverse in profiles and experience - proof of our openness to all talent - they share the same ambition: to unlock the full value of nuclear energy.

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