Defence & Nuclear Engineering Lead — Technical Assurance

ASSYSTEM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is at the forefront of defence and nuclear infrastructure, delivering major UK programmes that underpin Armed Forces capabilities and long-term UK defence estate investment.

In this technical leadership and assurance role, you will lead governance, risk assessment and engineering evidence across complex projects, coordinating with customers and supply chain partners to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence and nuclear infrastructure environments.
• Ability to lead governance and technical assurance across complex programmes.
• Strong collaboration with programme teams and supply chain partners.
• Clear communication of risks and technical changes to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering governance, standards and technical assurance.
• Review designs, specifications and technical submissions.
• Assess design maturity, technical risk and engineering evidence.
• Oversee requirements, configuration control and technical change.
• Work closely with programme teams, customers and supply chain partners.
• Identify and escalate technical risks, issues and deviations.
• Support the development of engineering capability, SMEs and SQEP.
• Drive continuous improvement and share engineering best practice.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical assurance

Design review

Risk management

Stakeholder management

SQEP

Job description

Assystem is at the forefront of defence and nuclear infrastructure, delivering major UK programmes that underpin Armed Forces capabilities and long-term UK defence estate investment.

In this technical leadership and assurance role, you will lead governance, risk assessment and engineering evidence across complex projects, coordinating with customers and supply chain partners to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented.