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Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.\nWe are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value. Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a senior leader for our established Computational Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics team to drive technical excellence and continued growth across a diverse portfolio of complex projects. Operating across multiple market sectors including Buildings/Defence, Water, and Transport you will lead a high performing group of engineers embedded within an established national Engineering Sciences team.\nIn this role, you will work closely with both existing and new clients, ensuring high quality, on time delivery while identifying and developing new opportunities for growth. You will champion innovation by exploring new research directions, leveraging our in-house cloud based high performance computing facility, and utilise a broad suite of advanced software tools. You will also engage with industry through conferences, technical papers, and thought leadership, helping to elevate the team’s profile and attract world class talent.\nAs a key leader, you will mentor and develop junior engineers, collaborate across disciplines and enhance the team’s capability in both physical and computational modelling. 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