Framatome Ltd is organised into three dynamic Business Lines—New Build Projects, Engineering Projects, and Existing Fleet Services—each operating as a standalone profit centre with full P&L accountability.

As Head of Business Line, you will own and drive the delivery of the business plan for your profit centre, with clear accountability for financial performance and sustainable growth. This is a leadership role with real impact: shaping strategy, delivering high-value projects, and ensuring strong returns for the business.

You will lead from the front to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards—consistently creating value for customers and the company. At the same time, you will optimise resource allocation, working closely with functional leads to ensure the right capabilities are in place to meet current and future demand.

Looking ahead, you will play a key role in defining the medium- and long-term direction of your Business Line, aligning with Framatome Ltd’s overall strategy set by the Board and UK Executive Committee. You will also partner with the sales team to win new business, turning strategic ambition into tangible results.

What will you be doing?

• Own the performance of a portfolio of projects and deliver the Business Plan for your profit centre.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
• Collaborate with functional teams to secure the right people, tools, and capabilities—now and for future demand.
  Champion Quality and HSE standards, promoting a “Right First Time” and “Zero Harm” culture.
• Drive project performance through regular reviews, using data and dashboards to resolve risks and improve outcomes.
• Build strong customer relationships, engaging directly to support successful delivery where needed.
  Work with Sales to shape opportunities and win new business aligned with the Business Plan.
• Align with Finance to track performance and provide clear, data-driven insights.
• Report on revenue, margin, and cost performance, taking action to address any gaps.
• Oversee resource planning and order book alignment to ensure optimal delivery capacity.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to steer overall business performance, risks, and growth plans.
• Lead continuous improvement and support the long-term development and sustainability of your Business Line.

What are we looking for?

Required Attributes:

• HND or Degree in relevant Engineering or Manufacturing discipline
• IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001,19443) and working knowledge of IMS systems
• Technical knowledge of their area of the business (engineering, manufacturing, site management) (5+ years’ experience) and experience of planning resources, workload management.
• Good knowledge of performance management techniques (LEAN, Six Sigma)
• Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience of Nuclear industry is highly desirable.
• Have very good understanding of finance, budget, and cost management
• Experience in Project Management delivery
• A comprehensive understanding of the health, safety and environmental requirements of managing project (incl. CDM regulation)
• Experience and understanding of commercial and contract management (incl. NEC, FIDIC, adhoc, etc.)

Desired Attributes:

• Project management Certification
• CSCS Managers and Professionals Test
• Member of an appropriate professional body or working towards (CIOB, APM, PMI etc.)
• Extensive experience of managing engineering, manufacturing, supply of equipment and site work, maintenance work projects (NEC, FIDIC etc) of £10M+
• Ability to oversee tenders and to evaluate price estimates.
• General understanding of main codes and standards used in the nuclear industry and their respective areas (eg. ASME, RCC, ISO 3834, ISO 1090, etc.)

Personal Characteristics:

• Confident, with strong presentation and communication skills
• Driven and resilient, with a positive, solutions-focused mindset
• Energetic and engaging, with natural enthusiasm and impact
• Innovative thinker, open to new approaches
• Assertive and results-oriented

·        25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays

·        8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)

·        Individual and family private health care

·        Dental insurance for employees

·        Cashplan – Level 2 cover

·        Life assurance (4x salary)

·        Employee assistance programme (EAP)

·        Income Protection

·        Professional Body Membership

·        Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

·        Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

·        Babbel – learn a new language

·        Generous family leave