Associate Director - Nuclear Safety


Company:	Tetra Tech
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WA3 6GD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Join a role where technical authority meets strategic leadership. This is an opportunity to shape complex, safety-critical projects across the UK’s nuclear landscape, influencing high-impact decisions and driving excellence in safety case delivery within a highly regulated environment.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

This Associate Director position sits at the forefront of nuclear safety consultancy, combining deep technical expertise with leadership accountability across a varied and high-value project portfolio. You will lead the delivery of complex safety case assessments spanning defence, decommissioning and energy generation projects, ensuring outputs meet exacting regulatory and quality standards.

Operating at the intersection of engineering, safety assurance and compliance, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to produce, review and assure robust technical documentation. The role requires ownership of large-scale projects, including resource planning, project delivery and financial performance, while maintaining alignment with wider business objectives.

You will lead and develop a team of highly skilled consultants, fostering technical excellence and a strong delivery culture. Alongside technical leadership, you will play a critical role in business growth through client engagement, proposal development and identifying new opportunities across the nuclear sector.

Working within a safety-critical, highly regulated environment, you will contribute to projects ranging from focused safety studies to multi-year projects. The position also supports broader strategic priorities, working closely with senior leadership to shape the direction of the business.

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