KBR

AcceptanceManager

Glasgow, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Acceptance Manager at KBR. Skills: acceptance strategies, commissioning, operational readiness, stakeholder management, governance frameworks. planning and executing acceptance strategies. drive readiness planning”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure a clear, structured, and compliant route to acceptance and operational readiness; support a smooth and efficient transition into service

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

solve complex challenges

Eligibility Requirements

SC Clearance, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply, Occasional travel to partner locations may be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience in a nuclear or highly regulated environment., understanding of commissioning, acceptance processes, and governance frameworks., Background in infrastructure, engineering, or equipment delivery programmes., Experience managing acceptance, commissioning, handover, or operational readiness activities., Ability to produce and interpret complex technical documentation., stakeholder engagement and communication skills., Highly organised, with a focus on delivering against deadlines and programme milestones.

What You'll Do.

planning and executing acceptance strategies

drive readiness planning

solve complex challenges

ensure alignment across all Defence Lines of Development (DLoD)

embed acceptance requirements into every stage of the programme

develop the acceptance strategy during design and tender phases

build and lead a dedicated acceptance team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with commissioning teams and wider programme stakeholders; collaborate with diverse stakeholders; build and lead a dedicated acceptance team

Communication Scope

stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Process & Methodology

programme management, delivering against deadlines and programme milestones

Full Job Description

**Title:** Acceptance Manager A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. **About the Role** You will be part of a high-impact programme, working at the forefront of complex infrastructure and operational delivery. This role offers the chance to influence critical outcomes, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and grow your leadership capability within a challenging and rewarding environment. You will take ownership of planning and executing acceptance strategies, working closely with commissioning teams and wider programme stakeholders. Your focus will be on ensuring a clear, structured, and compliant route to acceptance and operational readiness across all aspects of delivery. In this role, you will drive readiness planning, solve complex challenges, and ensure alignment across all Defence Lines of Development (DLoD). From early design through to construction and handover, you will embed acceptance requirements into every stage of the programme to support a smooth and efficient transition into service. Initially, you will work independently to develop the acceptance strategy during design and tender phases. As the programme evolves, you will help build and lead a dedicated acceptance team. **What You’ll Bring** * Proven experience in a nuclear or highly regulated environment. * Strong understanding of commissioning, acceptance processes, and governance frameworks. * Background in infrastructure, engineering, or equipment delivery programmes. * Experience managing acceptance, commissioning, handover, or operational readiness activities. * Ability to produce and interpret complex technical documentation. * Strong stakeholder engagement and com

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