Assystem Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Engineering Manager - Grid. Assystem Bristol, England, United Kingdom.
🌍 Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our teams connect to tackle the task of switching to low-carbon energy and building a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
We are a collective committed to the actors making the energy switch. Sharing knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. With over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, we provide engineering and project management services, as well as digital solutions, to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle.
BP: The group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. Our goal is to ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop electrical systems for the power grid — including substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
* Analyze and model power systems.
* Lead and deliver grid connection studies, ensuring compliance with relevant grid codes and regulations.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, protection engineers, etc.) to integrate solutions for major infrastructure projects.
* Manage projects from start to finish, including safety assessments, risk management, and contractor oversight.
* Use analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot electrical issues and maintain existing plant and equipment.
* Liaise with external stakeholders (network operators, regulators) to ensure projects meet technical and compliance standards.
* Deliver to plan all engineering deliverables, through collaboration with key stakeholders.
* Ensure delivery to plan of the Technical Acceptance and associated surveillance.
* Manage design interfaces and supplier feedback efficiently.
* Support the Quality Management Lead by driving the technical resolution of manufacturing NCRs.
* Follow-up equipment qualification programmes to expedite related engineering issues (queries, deviations, changes).
Qualifications
* Proven experience delivering technical leadership in complex, safety-critical environments — ideally in the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated field.
* Strong understanding of integrated management systems, including policies, procedures, and standards.
* Experience in power systems engineering and/or grid connections.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement and issue resolution.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
* Strong analytical and numerical ability.
* Understanding of PWR design (advantageous).
* Familiarity with EU directives, British Standards, and company procedures.
* Degree and Chartered Engineer status (CEng) in engineering, construction, or a related field.
* Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
Additional Information
* BPSS required.
* Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
* Involvement in major UK and international nuclear projects.
* UK residency and security clearance (minimum SC level) requirements.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote diversity within our company. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to contribute are what matter.
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