Senior Director of Engineering Projects

CORE POWER – Who are we?

CORE POWER was founded in 2018 to solve the world’s energy challenge by bringing next-generation nuclear energy to new markets on mass-assembled floating nuclear power plants. Our ‘maritime first’ strategy creates a rapid path to full technology maturity, which minimizes the cost of nuclear energy by replacing economies of scale with economies of numbers. We will earn and maintain public trust by implementing standards and behaviours that establish the highest levels of safety, quality, and integrity. By 2040, we aim to deliver a maritime nuclear power installation every 10 days, serving a $5.6 trillion addressable market across the OECD.

Headquartered in London and with offices in Washington DC and Tokyo, we are a fast-growing organisation that offers employees a dynamic work environment, value-based culture, and career fulfilment.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Engineering Projects to lead and coordinate the development of FNPPs, including shipyard integration, siting assessments, regulatory engagement, and contract execution. This role is critical to CORE POWER’s U.S. operations and will interface with engineering, regulatory, commercial, and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focuses on administrative support in a technical environment.
• Handles meeting minutes, report audits, and presentation formatting.
• Assists with graphics, PowerPoint, and document control.
• Supports quality assurance and compliance tracking.
• Assists with driving continuous improvement within Engineering Projects Team.
• Assists with ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
• Assists with the capturing, building and sharing knowledge capability.
• Contributes as requested to technical tasks.

Job Requirements:

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams through the full lifecycle of FNPP development—from concept to deployment.
• Manage relationships with U.S. shipyards, engineering partners, and federal/state agencies.
• Oversee siting studies and permitting processes for FNPP deployment in U.S. coastal and remote regions.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, execution, and compliance with vendors and partners.
• Ensure alignment with nuclear safety, maritime regulations, and environmental standards.
• Provide strategic input to executive leadership on project prioritization and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present project updates to internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and investors.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Marine, or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management, with a strong background in:
• U.S. shipbuilding and maritime systems.
• Nuclear power systems or advanced reactor technologies.
• Contract management and vendor oversight.
• Experience with floating or offshore energy platforms.
• Knowledge of U.S. coastal infrastructure and energy siting regulations.
• Prior engagement with DoD or federal energy resilience initiatives.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team interaction skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with NRC, DOE, MARAD, and DoD regulatory environments is a strong plus.

Behavior:

• Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Adaptable, motivated and well organised.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Ability to identify skills gaps and willingness to attend training and professional development activities.
• Demonstrates proactive problem-solving by anticipating challenges and implementing effective solutions without needing direction.
• Communicates clearly and confidently across teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and minimizing misunderstandings.
• Adapts quickly to change, maintaining performance and composure in fast-paced or uncertain environments.
• Takes full responsibility, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.

CORE POWER is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, selection, and employment practices foster a fair and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.