Vulcain Engineering, a player in engineering and consulting, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructures that will shape the world of tomorrow.
With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.
In the UK, we have a key focus the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).
External Title: Business Governance & Performance Lead
Location: London or Leiston, Suffolk (UK)
The Business Governance & Performance Lead will play a pivotal role in establishing and optimising the corporate governance and business performance frameworks at Sizewell C (SZC). You’ll ensure SZC is ready for external audits, compliant with ISO standards, and equipped with the right KPIs and decision-making processes to support transparency, accountability, and delivery at scale.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role—perfect for someone who thrives on building structure and clarity within a complex, fast-evolving environment.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Business Governance Lead will include:
· Design and implement corporate governance frameworks and decision-making processes
· Lead preparation for ISO and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance and continual improvement.
· Develop and embed business performance metrics and KPIs that track delivery, efficiency, and strategic progress.
· Work collaboratively across all functions to ensure alignment between operational delivery and corporate objectives.
· Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders including government, investors, and internal leadership to drive effective performance and reporting.
· Identify and implement optimisation opportunities to enhance business operations and governance maturity.
Preferred Profile:
Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:
· Strong background in establishing corporate governance, business performance, or operational excellence.
· Proven experience preparing for and managing external audits (ideally ISO frameworks).
· Demonstrated ability to develop governance or performance frameworks within complex organisations.
· Track record of stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
· Experience within a regulated, infrastructure, or transformation-heavy environment is advantageous but not required
· Reside locally to London or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.
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