Area Engineering Manager

Assystem UK Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem UK Ltd is recruiting for an experienced engineering professional to lead the Stage 3 Define phase and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams in Warrington. You will drive the appraisal of options, ensure design deliverables align with project schedule and risk considerations, and guide design assurance activities across the lifecycle.

The role requires nuclear sector experience, NEC3 knowledge, and a proven track record in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with delivery experience on complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead engineers and coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably nuclear.
• Knowledge of NEC3 terms and system engineering approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Stage 3 Define phase in line with schedule and cost.
• Drive teams to optimise Stage 2 appraise and select a preferred solution.
• Complete preliminary design assurance activities per Risk-Based Assurance.
• Act as AEM, leading multi-discipline teams for estimating, scheduling and deliverables.
• Manage DSA teams producing project deliverables.
• Allocate resources to meet deliverable requirements and timelines.
• Interface with other Project Discipline Leads and site stakeholders.
• Support Stage 4 delivery estimates and supplier engagement input.
• Collaborate with construction, commissioning, pre-ops and client teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Engineering background

Delivery experience

Leadership of engineers

Knowledge of NEC3

CE&I power distribution knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Company Description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

• Deliver the Stage 3 Define phase onwards in line with agreed project schedule and cost
• Drive engineering teams to optimise the Stage 2 Appraise and select a single preferred solution, and produce a Stage 3 Preliminary Design
• Complete preliminary design assurance activities in line with the agreed Risk-Based Assurance Strategy
• Act as AEM, leading multidiscipline teams responsible for estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and producing agreed design deliverables
• Manage the DSA teams in the production of deliverables
• Identify and allocate additional resource demand where required to ensure all deliverables can be originated and checked in accordance with project schedule dates
• Interface with other Project Discipline Leads within the project(s)
• Engage and interface with site clients and stakeholders
• Support the production of Stage 4 delivery estimates and schedule, with input into the commercial engagement of suppliers in the Define phase
• Work collaboratively with the fully integrated project team-including construction, commissioning, pre-ops, human factors, and client stakeholders-to ensure functional requirements are met (Constructability, Commissionability, HAZCON, conventional safety, environmental)

Area

Warrington

Contract

Contract (Inside IR35) or Permanent

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a proven record of successful delivery, including recent roles influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel
• Significant experience in an engineering design environment, with engineering knowledge as a key attribute and proven project delivery across the full project lifecycle
• Recent experience within a regulated and quality-assured system (preferably nuclear), where professional engineering judgement was key
• Knowledge and understanding of governing laws, regulations, and standards for the nuclear industry (equivalent experience from other industries will be considered)
• Experience with Project System Engineering and the system engineering approach to design
• Familiarity with NEC3 contract terms and conditions
• Experience in the delivery of projects related to cooling systems and CE&I power distribution

Additional Information

Ability to obtain SC Clearance or above

Ability to obtain P1 Pass Minimum Monitored Worker

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

About the Culture

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.

SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Management Consulting