Company Description
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.
Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.
We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.
Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.
To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all
Job Description
Design Manager – Embedded Role with Key Client
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager for an embedded role with one of our key clients, playing a critical role in the successful delivery of a major capital infrastructure programme.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Programme Engineering Manager, the Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing all design development activities across the project lifecycle. You will be accountable for ensuring that engineering design work packages are delivered to the agreed scope, quality, schedule, and cost, while providing strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to the engineering design teams.
TASKS
Key Responsibilities
👥 Lead multi-discipline engineering teams
🗂️ Deliver & manage technical design packages
📋 Review design substantiation & safety case docs
🛠️ Oversee design changes, EIMT schedules & concessions
🧠 Provide expert advice to internal/external stakeholders
📊 Lead working groups, meetings & contractor reviews
🏗️ Justify & review civil/structural design changes
📘 Check reports, calcs, and technical deliverables
🧪 Support ITA/IPR processes & technical assurance
🔄 Drive improvements in engineering processes
Qualifications
Essential
🎓 STEM Degree – Accredited degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
📅 12–15+ Years' Experience – Proven background managing complex design development across full lifecycle
⚙️ Design & Safety – Strong knowledge of engineering design and safety practices
🧱 BIM Proficiency – Experienced in working within Building Information Modelling (BIM) environments
📊 Project Delivery – Skilled in specification, planning, budgeting, and technical project management
🛡️ H&S & Quality – Good understanding of CDM regulations, Principal Designer duties, and quality systems
💻 Digital Tools – Working knowledge of standard engineering software and office applications
⚓ Defence/Nuclear Experience – Design support for submarine construction, operation, or refit highly valued
⭐ Desirable
🧱 CS&A / EC&I Disciplines – Preferred, though experienced Mechanical Engineers also considered
🏅 Chartered Engineer – CEng status or working toward with a relevant professional institution
🏗️ High-Risk Environment Experience – Especially HMNB Clyde or similar nuclear/defence sites
⚠️ Safety Case Skills – Familiarity with HAZID, HAZOP, and other hazard identification techniques
☢️ Nuclear Sector Knowledge – Experience with UK/US nuclear codes, standards, and safety regulations
Additional Information
Additional information
Permanent Staff or Umbrella Contractor role
📍 Location: Glasgow City Centre - Client offices
🏡 Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days/week in Client office
🔒 Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance to start. To gain this you will be required to be a Sole UK national,
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future