Engineering Manager, Fusion & Nuclear Systems

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

• Drive the engineering and integration of fusion and fission systems for our international client base.• Direct team of engineers and strategic partners, promoting innovation and excellence.• Oversee delivery budgets while ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with our clients’ ambitious goals.• Shape technical strategy for low-TRL systems, setting design standards and integrating cutting-edge technologies.• Manage interdependencies between systems and the wider plant.• Act as the intelligent client, liaising with government, regulatory bodies, partners to deliver effective, coherent solutions.• Drive continuous improvement, leveraging digital tools such as PLM systems and virtual twins to enhance performance.• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.• Set the design direction for novel systems, and their integration.• Lead by example, fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Requirements

  • A degree in a STEM-related field (with Chartered Engineer status)
  • Proven success in delivering complex, high-tech engineering projects in a regulated environment
  • Deep understanding of nuclear and/or fusion systems
  • Expertise in systems engineering methodologies, including design for low-TRL systems
  • Demonstrated ability to set and deliver organisational strategies aligned with long-term goals
  • Proven ability to identify new technologies, efficiencies, and advancements in energy system design
  • Inspirational leadership style with a proven ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists
  • Strong communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels, resolving conflicts, and building consensus
  • Experience in building partnerships across consortia, industry, and government
  • Strong track record of managing technical risk and delivering innovative solutions in high-pressure settings

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Hard Skills

  • systems engineering
  • design for low-TRL systems
  • nuclear systems
  • fusion systems
  • technical risk management
  • energy system design
  • project delivery
  • innovation in engineering
  • compliance with regulatory standards
  • digital tools

Soft Skills

  • leadership
  • communication
  • stakeholder engagement
  • conflict resolution
  • team coordination
  • strategic thinking
  • collaboration
  • curiosity
  • inclusivity
  • problem-solving

Certifications & Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer status

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Posted: July 13th, 2026