Asset Management SME / Delivery Lead
Overview
The role is Delivery Lead and Asset Management SME for the Technology Enablement function within the Nuclear Solutions Group at Sellafield. The incumbent will lead the integration of Sellafield’s configuration baseline and support the delivery of large‑scale technology projects.
Location & Working Conditions
Desirable: Cumbria/Cheshire with travel to client sites. Only candidates with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom are considered. No sponsorship available.
Qualifications and Experience
- Educational – Essential: Degree or equivalent; Desirable: Institute of Asset Management Certificate/Diploma, BSI BIM Asset Information Professional.
- Experience and Skills – Essential – Strong expertise in configuration management principles and tools; Proven delivery experience for asset management or complex technology projects as Delivery Lead or SME; Deep knowledge of asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000 and IAM 10‑Box; Hands‑on experience with AVEVA AIM and/or Esri ArcGIS Enterprise / Utility Network Model; Strong stakeholder management across engineering, IT and operations teams.
- Experience and Skills – Desirable – Experience working within Sellafield or similar nuclear environments; Knowledge of digital engineering, BIM & ISO19650; Familiarity with systems integration and enterprise architecture frameworks; Data governance and master data management experience; Exposure to Agile/DevOps; Operational readiness support; GIS systems and spatial data management.
Core Responsibilities and Duties
- Strategic lead to integrate configuration management tools and increase productivity.
- Support PM in overseeing delivery of 2 in‑flight configuration management projects (AVEVA AIM and Esri Utility Network Model).
- Ensure integration of configuration management tools with existing/future enterprise asset management systems and asset data environments.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations and IT stakeholders to align asset information requirements and data standards.
- Drive adoption of asset management best practices and standards across the organisation.
- Manage delivery risks, dependencies and reporting within a complex, regulated environment.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise in configuration and asset information management.
- Oversee documentation, design artefacts and compliance with organisational standards.
- Support development of requirements & testing strategies including non‑functional testing and user acceptance testing.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery practices and toolsets.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to wider project team members.
- Support integration with wider digital engineering and information management initiatives.
Competencies
- Essential – Strategic thinking within asset management and digital transformation; Leadership and delivery accountability in complex programmes; Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability; Effective stakeholder engagement and communication; Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Desirable – Experience influencing senior stakeholders; Continuous improvement mindset; Adaptability in complex and evolving environments.
