Overview
Engineering Manager - Grid. Assystem, Blackburn, England, United Kingdom. Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear (FMN) business unit on cutting-edge projects delivering net-zero power generation solutions.
Join a global leader in accelerating the energy transition, with 7,750 employees across 12 countries and 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors, delivering engineering, project management, and digital solutions.
Responsibilities
* Drive the timely delivery of key lifecycle milestones ensuring swift stakeholder review and acceptance.
* Own the resolution of engineering challenges—including Technical Queries, Early Warnings, Open Points, and design changes—aligned with contract requirements and RACI governance.
* Engage approval bodies when Safety Case implications are identified, ensuring compliance and risk management.
* Coordinate across all delivery stakeholders, ensuring critical information flows smoothly and everyone contributes to the schedule.
* Establish a clear prioritisation process for handling queries and issues efficiently, balancing operational demands in manufacturing and installation.
* Deliver all engineering outputs on plan, leveraging collaboration with stakeholders to stay on track.
* Secure seamless engineering support across all phases, escalating interface issues during installation and driving timely responses.
* Ensure successful delivery of Technical Acceptance, aligned with surveillance frameworks and quality expectations.
* Support risk and opportunity management for engineering scope, including tracking in ARM where required.
* Manage design interfaces and supplier feedback, maintaining full control over changes and inputs.
* Assist Quality Management by leading technical resolution of manufacturing NCRs with precision and urgency.
* Follow up on equipment qualification programmes, pushing forward resolution of engineering items such as queries, deviations, and changes.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified and Chartered in engineering, construction, or a related technical field.
* Proven track record of technical leadership in complex, high-risk environments—delivering safely and responsibly, ideally within Nuclear Energy or similarly regulated sectors.
* Strong understanding of integrated management systems, with working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, standards, and contractual documentation.
* Deep technical expertise in your discipline, bringing credibility and confidence to complex engineering challenges.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with a knack for facilitating discussions and driving issue resolution.
* Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with strong presentation, influencing, and facilitation skills.
* Sharp analytical and numerical skills, enabling data-driven decisions and sound engineering judgement.
* In-depth knowledge of PWR/EPR design, with hands-on experience in PWR/EPR construction a strong advantage.
* Well-versed in EU directives, British Standards, and internal company standards and procedures.
* Solid understanding of CDM Regulations, ensuring safe and compliant project delivery.
* Project management experience, applying APM Body of Knowledge or PRINCE2 methodology effectively.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.
* Attractive social benefits, including an Engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
* Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
* 70% of managers promoted internally.
Additional Information
* Security: BPSS and SC required.
* Travel Ready: Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
* Global Impact: Support major UK and international Nuclear Clients with key work packages.
Due to the nature of work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
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