As a Technical Director, you will coordinate and lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects in the Nuclear Sector (Civil and/or Defence). You’ll also collaborate across AECOM’s UK network and support strategic growth, work-winning, project delivery, client engagement, and the highest standards of design.
Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership
- Drive progressive, innovative design solutions aligned with client goals and AECOM’s design excellence ethos.
- Provide expert input at early design stages and maintain leadership throughout project lifecycles.
- Ensure Safety in Design principles are embedded across all stages.
- Oversee materials selection, building systems, and the production of specifications.
Team & Technical Management
- Lead and mentor a high-performing architectural team within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ensure quality, accuracy, and full coordination of design documentation.
- Foster a collaborative, creative team culture with strong morale and professional development.
- Champion the use of digital technologies and cutting-edge workflows to improve design outcomes and productivity.
Project & Operational Oversight
- Organise and manage project timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Forecast and allocate resources effectively to meet project and business needs.
- Contribute to and implement AECOM’s Technical Excellence and CPD initiatives.
Client Engagement & Commercial
- Build strong client relationships and act as a key liaison with contractors, stakeholders, and government bodies.
- Support bid preparation, business development, and thought leadership (e.g., conferences, industry events).
- Ensure commercial performance, including NEC contract administration if required and designing to budget.
About You
Requirements
- Demonstrable leadership in architectural delivery within Nuclear Sector (Civil and/or Defence) and/ or other highly regulated industry.
- Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects within a multi-disciplinary consultancy.
- Skilled in design management, stakeholder negotiation, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
- Confident decision-maker with a strong understanding of project lifecycles and risk management.
- Ability to lead teams through complex challenges with foresight and technical acumen.
Preferred Capabilities
- Experience of delivering solutions to Nuclear Safety Case requirements
- Ability and experience of working in a number of different delivery models with respect to complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams, including with/ to Design and Build contractors.
- Proven track record of client management
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