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Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Job Title: Design / Technical Director Location: UK-wide remit, with national travel as required Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time The Design / Technical Director is a senior leadership role responsible for technical governance, design assurance, and regulatory compliance across Oak Specialist Services' façade remediation and new build fenestration portfolio. The role will provide oversight and leadership for all technical aspects of: Façade remediation projects, including Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and non BSR schemes New build façade and fenestration works, including curtain walling, windows, doors, and associated systems The successful candidate will ensure that all designs are safe, high quality, buildable, compliant, and commercially viable, while supporting a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture. What You Will be Doing Strategic Leadership & Technical Governance Provide inclusive technical leadership and strategic direction in support of sustainable business growth Act as the technical authority for façade engineering, fenestration systems, and building envelope performance Develop, implement, and embed technical standards, design procedures, and best practice guidance Support pre construction and commercial teams with technical input during tenders, value engineering, and risk assessment activities Represent Oak Specialist Services in senior technical discussions with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies Façade Remediation (BSR & Non BSR Projects) Lead the technical delivery of façade remediation works, including high risk residential buildings Ensure compliance with: Building Safety Act requirements Gateway processes (where applicable) Approved Document B, fire strategies, and relevant British Standards Oversee intrusive surveys, condition assessments, and remediation strategies Review and approve key technical submissions, including ER responses, façade strategies, and fire performance evidence Act as the technical interface with the Building Safety Regulator, Building Control, Fire Engineers, and Principal Designers Proactively identify and manage technical risk associated with legacy façades, unclear as built information, and occupied buildings New Build Fenestration & Façade Works Provide technical assurance for new build façade and fenestration packages, including: Curtain walling Windows and doors (aluminium, steel, composite) Rainscreen and interface systems Ensure designs meet required performance standards for fire safety, thermal and acoustic efficiency, weathering, structural movement, and durability Review and approve system designs, calculations, shop drawings, fabrication details, and testing regimes Ensure alignment with employer's requirements, specifications, and overall design intent Design Management & Assurance Lead and support internal and external design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors Establish inclusive and robust design review, coordination, and approval processes Chair and contribute to design workshops, technical reviews, and coordination meetings Ensure effective coordination between façade systems and structure, fire strategy, MEP, sequencing, and access requirements Provide expert guidance to resolve site queries, RFIs, and non conformances Compliance, Quality & Risk Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, industry standards, and internal quality systems Identify and manage technical, regulatory, and design risk proactively Support the business in managing latent defect risk, professional indemnity exposure, and duty holder responsibilities Contribute to audits, lessons learned reviews, and continuous improvement initiative About You Senior level experience in façade design, engineering, or technical leadership Proven experience delivering façade remediation projects, including works to occupied buildings Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act, BSR processes, and façade fire performance requirements Extensive experience with new build façade and fenestration systems In depth understanding of UK Building Regulations and relevant standards Confidence leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with senior stakeholders Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional membership (IStructE, ICE, etc.) Experience acting as technical lead or design authority on high risk residential buildings Knowledge of façade and fire testing regimes, including assessments in lieu of test Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting bid strategy and risk pricing Experience working within "golden thread" information management environments What We Can Offer in Return With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Our Benefits Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role About us Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long term value. Oak Specialist Services (OSS) is a dedicated business unit within the Galliford Try Group and a leading UK provider of façade remediation and building envelope solutions. We deliver technically robust, compliant, and safety led remediation and new build façade packages across the public and private sectors. Bringing together in house design, engineering, and specialist installation expertise, OSS works collaboratively with clients, regulators, and project partners to deliver high integrity solutions that meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act and modern performance standards. As the business continues to grow, we are seeking a Design / Technical Director to join the OSS Board and provide strategic leadership across all design, engineering, and technical governance activities. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Additional Information Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage, and would be grateful if . click apply for full job details

Job Title: Nuclear Safety Case Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £60,000 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Overseeing and authoring nuclear substantiation documentation to support the site safety case Reviewing calculations & analysis work Supporting periodic review of safety Taking ownership of deliverables and demonstrating a high level of autonomy Providing support of implementation of substantiation requirements Working closely with Human Factors, Site Safety Case and Engineering Authority Teams Support in the development of other Nuclear Substantiation team members Collaborate with the wider business on Nuclear substantiation related activities Your skills and experiences: Essential Experience of Nuclear Safey or Safety Case Analysis Experience in Nuclear, other high hazard, or highly regulated industry Ability to produce high quality technical reports Dedicated in driving all deliverable associated activities through due process Excellent stakeholder management Desirable Broad understanding of multiple engineering disciplines Chartered Engineer from the Engineering Council and a member of a relevant professional body Degree qualified in a STEM subject Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering - Nuclear Substantiation team: You will be joining a key team with some great development opportunities both in the technical and managerial streams. Native to the team, there are opportunities to get involved in the design substantiation and safety justification of a variety of assets and facilities spanning mechanical, civil and structural, and electrical, in addition to getting in involved in finite element analysis and simulation using the latest cutting edge tools and techniques. This also involves regular interaction and joint working with the Engineering Authority, Site Specialist Engineers, Site Safety Case, Human Factors, as well as Boat Services and Boat Build functions delivering an exceptionally varied and diverse scope. This interaction offers plenty of development opportunities both in terms of formal secondments and informal extended collaboration to suite you and your career aspirations. Whether you are an experienced Principal Engineer or an aspiring Senior Engineer, there could be an exciting and fulfilling opportunity waiting for you at the Nuclear Substantiation and Analysis team - SEA (DDC) at BAE Systems. Apply today to see how far you can go. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 10th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.