Job Description - Sector Lead - Nuclear (GLA00BX)Management Level:Senior Director:
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Benefits: Pension, Extra Holiday Purchase Scheme & Many More.
UK Nuclear Sector Lead
Role Overview:
The UK Nuclear Sector Lead is accountable for leading Worley’s market position, growth strategy, client engagement, and capture activity across the UK nuclear sector. The role requires a highly credible industry leader with deep relationships across government, the Office for Nuclear Regulation, operators, technology vendors, and delivery partners, together with a proven track record of originating, securing, and supporting delivery of major nuclear programmes.
The individual will serve as the senior nuclear market lead for the UK, working across Operations, Sector and Business Development leadership to shape market strategy, open executive-level relationships, guide priority pursuits, and provide continuity from opportunity development into delivery.
You'll Do/Carry Out:
Sector Strategy & Growth
1. Lead the development and implementation of Worley’s Nuclear strategy in the UK
2. Accountable for sector-level revenue growth, pipeline development and positioning
3. Identify, position and secure growth opportunities across civil nuclear including new build, AMR / SMR developments, established fleet frameworks and related infrastructure
4. Leverage existing relationships to build partnerships with competitors, contractors and other existing nuclear market leaders to secure UK opportunities
5. Support the business by identifying, framing, capturing and assisting in the delivery of projects and partnerships across the sector - at all scales of complexity
Technical Authority & Sector Leadership
6. Act as a recognised Subject Matter Expert across the Nuclear sector
7. Support development of execution strategies and key technical solutions
8. Promote best practice, lessons learned, and innovation across the business
Business Development & Client Engagement
9. Drive client engagement and positioning with key nuclear customers, across government, operators, technology developers and licensors, regulators and delivery partners.
10. Support development of execution strategies and delivery models, positioning Worley as a full lifecycle delivery partner
11. Work with sales teams to shape, bid, and win opportunities
12. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and regulators
13. Represent Worley externally as a trusted advisor within the nuclear sector
14. Provide continuity from capture into execution, including acting as Executive Sponsor or senior delivery lead on major nuclear programmes where required.
Capability & People Development
15. Identify, support, and develop nuclear talent across the organisation
16. Contribute to building a strong and sustainable Nuclear capability in the UK
17. Mentor and coach technical professionals and future leaders
Collaboration & Governance
18. Work collaboratively with Operations, Business Development and Sector leadership and teams to leverage knowledge and best practice
19. Ensure alignment with Worley sales, operations and governance frameworks, including risk management processes
20. Support safe and compliant project delivery across the Nuclear portfolio
You’ll Have/Bring:
Experience & Knowledge
21. Extensive leadership and management experience within the commercial nuclear sector, spanning the full project lifecycle from advisory through to EPC/EPCm delivery. Proven track record in senior roles such as Programme/Project Director, Operations, and Business Development, within demonstrated capability in leading complex, large-scale projects and driving commercial and operational success.
22. Proven experience growing a nuclear business or sector
23. Demonstrated track record securing large, complex contracts and frameworks
24. Established network across government, operators, OEMs and Tier 1 contractors
25. In depth understanding of the UK nuclear market, including its regulatory environment, key clients, delivery models, and supply chain landscape.
26. Strong experience working with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and a sound understanding of UK nuclear licensing, regulatory expectations, and assurance requirements.
27. Knowledge of EPC, EPCM, PMC, and Owner’s Engineer delivery models, with demonstrated experience leading large, complex nuclear programmes and pursuits.
28. Strong capability in project governance, risk management, and decision-making across complex, high-value nuclear opportunities and programmes.
29. Broad understanding of the nuclear value chain and technology landscape, with the ability to position technology-neutral, full-lifecycle solutions from early development through operations and decommissioning.
Leadership & Capability
30. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
31. Proven ability to build and develop high-performing technical teams
32. Excellent communication and strategic thinking capability
Behaviour & Culture
33. Strong commitment to safety and ethical standards
34. Passion for developing people and capability
35. Focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. That means fostering a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace—one where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we’re backing this up with action. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.