Job Description
About Us
Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,000 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies. In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernization and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonize the transport and industry sectors. Assystem holds a strong position in the market, particularly in France and the United Kingdom for nuclear energy.
Job Description
As our business continues to grow, we have a strategic requirement to hire an Engineering Manager – New Build Conventional Island. The Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role for the formation, leadership and management of the engineering teams that will undertake Front End Engineering Delivery for NNB major programmes. This senior level appointment is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the UK energy transition. If you value equality, diversity and inclusion with a flair for innovation and enjoy challenging the status quo, we encourage you to apply.
Location: Blackburn, Sunderland Or Newcastle
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leadership of the engineering activities
- Approvals for Safety and Functional Requirements
- Leadership and demonstration of Design Packages in line with requirements
- Model Based System Engineering oversight and sign off
- Preparation and sign off of Technical Specifications
- Programme monitoring and reporting
- Management of Risk and Opportunity
- Team development and management
- SQEPing of resources
- Coaching and identifying training needs
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience
10 to 15 years at least of experience in similar roles with specific emphasis on FEED through to detailed design. in leading and integration of multi-disciplinary design teams to define power station thermal cycle modelling outcomes and oversee work undertaken. to define budgets/work programs for complete design project lifecycles e.g. requirements capture, concept design and detailed design.
Ability in Front End Engineering solutions associated with New Build conventional Island understanding of relevant Regulations, ONR, Environment Agency and HSE of Requirements Capture/Elicitation/management Based System Engineering practitioner in managing sub-contracts and sub-contractors in a relevant discipline Clearance or capable of achieving it
Attributes communication skills, written and oral leadership skills on delivering quality output to time and budget with integrity and instils this in others an appreciation of wider technical issues beyond own discipline to work with a high degree of independence, using their own initiative and self-motivation in a multi-party, multi-national environment
What do we have to offer?
Continuous professional development opportunities through a learning-focused company that prioritizes training throughout your career. Access to innovative projects, providing a stimulating and rewarding experience. A company culture based on collaboration, mutual support, fostering a positive and motivating work environment. Compensation policies aimed at encouraging and rewarding individual investment and teamwork. Flexibility and work-life balance through flexible work policies and employee support programs.
We are committed to the equal treatment of all candidates and celebrate all forms of diversity. At Assystem, only skills matter! If you wish to bring any particular situation or specific needs to the attention of Assystem, do not hesitate – you will be supported! 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.