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If you’re ready, let’s get started.\nThe KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.\nAbout the Role\nProgramme Director - Engineering\nLocations: Glasgow, Warrington, Reading, Bristol, Plymouth\nJob Type: Permanent\nWe are seeking experienced Programme Directors to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale defence and nuclear engineering programmes across FEED and detailed design phases.\nThis is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive programme governance, ensure technical excellence, and oversee delivery performance across multidisciplinary teams. Acting as a key interface with clients and partners, you will shape strategic direction, manage risk, and deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes within a structured and safety-focused environment.\nAbout You\nYou are a senior engineering leader with a strong track record of delivering complex programmes in regulated or safety-critical environments. You bring strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead high-performing teams while managing client expectations at an executive level.\nEssential Experience\nProven leadership delivering large-scale engineering or EPC programmes.\n\nExperience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and workstreams.\n\nStrong background in programme cost, schedule, and risk management.\n\nExperience in regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g. energy, nuclear, defence, infrastructure).\n\nExperience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and executive clients\n\nQualifications\nDegree in Engineering or a related discipline.\n\nChartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation.\n\nWhy Join KBR?\nAt KBR, we are driven by our shared values:\nWe Value Our People\nWe create inclusive environments where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.\nWe Deliver\nWe are trusted partners, committed to delivering innovative, high-quality, and technology-led solutions.\nWe Are People of Integrity\nWe act with honesty, courage, and accountability-always doing what’s right.\nWe Empower\nWe trust our people to take ownership, be proactive, and rise to challenges.\nWe Are a Team of Teams\nCollaboration is at the heart of our success, enabling us to deliver excellence for our customers.\nIf you’re ready to lead complex engineering programmes and make a meaningful impact within a global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.\nSecurity Requirements\nSC Clearance\nDue to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.\nKBR Benefits & More\nBelong. Connect. Grow.\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.\nJoin Our Talent Community!\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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