Job Description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we're creating

better ways

to build for a world of changing demands.



We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nuclear Operations Director to join the team and play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the operational success of our nuclear projects. The role is based at our Lostock, Bolton office with national travel to sites.


Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it

together

!



Our Nuclear & Infrastructure division has extensive experience in the specialist, highly regulated nuclear, transport (road and rail), process industries and power and energy sectors. Providing award winning design teams, utilising state-of-the-art design software and Tekla detailing facilities to offer customers value engineering. This gives a mix of proven success along with modern, innovative design and fabrication ideas to be able to provide a quality, specialised service to a growing market. They continue to set the

bar high

in their highly regulated market!

Vacancy Details

The Nuclear Operations Director position forms part of the senior leadership team and is accountable for overseeing the delivery of complex, high-value projects and ensuring world-class performance across operations, safety, client satisfaction, and financial results.



Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:


Lead the day-to-day operations of assigned nuclear projects, from inception through to final account. Drive strategic delivery across drawing office, projects, manufacturing, and construction to the highest standards. Ensure all financial targets are achieved, including revenue, cost control, and profit margins (budget management in excess of 50m). Embed a culture of continual improvement across operational measures and client service. Maintain rigorous compliance with all statutory, legal, and licensing requirements, including Health & Safety. Build and motivate high-performing operational delivery teams, ensuring robust HR, training, and development processes are in place. Develop and manage strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chains, ensuring effective communication and expectation management. Set up new projects, forming operational delivery teams and selection of supply chains, and operational structures, ensuring successful project execution. Champion a strong safety culture across all projects and processes.

Key Skills & experience

We are looking for a senior leader with exceptional nuclear and project delivery expertise, ideally gained within structural steel or major infrastructure. You will bring commercial acumen, operational excellence, and the ability to deliver high-value, complex projects in highly regulated environments.



Essential experience and qualifications:


Significant experience working on Nuclear Licensed Sites (licensee-side experience desirable). A degree in a technical or project management discipline (Chartered Engineer or CIOB desirable). Proven commercial and budget management experience, including projects of 50m+. At least 10 years' experience in structural steel, with exposure to major, complex projects. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams. A track record of maintaining client satisfaction and driving operational improvement.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we're all about doing the right thing, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.



We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.



We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.



We look forward to receiving your application!



Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.



Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Please click on the image below to watch our capabilities video on YouTube.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We're proud to offer a range of benefits including:



25 days holiday




7% employer pension contributions




Employee assistance programme (EAP)




Employee benefits scheme




Cycle to work scheme




Save as you earn




Free onsite parking (role specific)




Business health insurance






Job Reference: SUKIE00555