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Role – Manager (Mechanical Handling – BoMH) Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester The Business Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology offers a British solution to a global energy challenge. Positioned to become a world leader in SMRs, we are building the UK’s premier green export capability and shaping the future of sustainable, safe nuclear power.
The Team
The Mechanical Handling team designs the equipment and systems that enable safe, efficient movement, installation and maintenance of major plant assets throughout the power station lifecycle. We provide technical leadership, governance and innovation across a complex and diverse product scope, supporting the SMR programme from concept to delivery.
Summary
We are looking for a Manager – Mechanical Handling (BoMH) to lead the delivery, development and governance of mechanical handling equipment across the product lifecycle. Reporting to the Senior Manager for Mechanical Handling, this role provides strategic leadership, drives technical excellence and builds the capability needed to deliver a highly integrated power station design.
Key Deliverables
We’ll Need You To
- Lead, manage and develop the Mechanical Handling team to deliver through-life product solutions.
- Embed and improve configuration, change and technical governance processes.
- Own product scope across the commodity group, managing baselines, interfaces and stakeholders.
- Drive robust mechanical design, analysis and integration into the overall power station model.
This is a high‑profile leadership role requiring strategic thinking, technical authority and first‑class people leadership to shape capability, influence direction and guide a developing engineering organisation.
Essential Skills / Qualifications
- Proven experience leading mechanical or electro‑mechanical design teams in complex, regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of lifecycle delivery, design governance and safety justification.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage change and influence technical and strategic direction.
- We’ll ask about your experience developing teams, resolving complex engineering challenges and driving cross‑functional collaboration.
Location
Hybrid working with regular attendance at our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, depending on project and business needs.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary £57,600–£75,600 DOE
- 12.5% bonus
- £2,200 benefits allowance
- 12% employer pension, 28 days leave, BUPA cover, life assurance and a £250 home‑office allowance — all within a growing engineering organisation.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
- A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
- Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
