Defence & Nuclear Engineering Lead - Technical Assurance

ASSYSTEM; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem in the United Kingdom is seeking a technical leader to join its Defence & Nuclear Infrastructure programme. You will provide engineering leadership, governance, and assurance across complex projects that support national capabilities and critical infrastructure.

The role focuses on increasing design maturity, managing technical risk and ensuring evidence-backed engineering solutions, with close collaboration to programme teams, customers and the supply chain.

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 elevate technical risks, issues and deviations
• Support the development of engineering capability, SMEs and SQEP
• Drive continuous improvement and share engineering best practice

Job description

Assystem in the United Kingdom is seeking a technical leader to join its Defence & Nuclear Infrastructure programme. You will provide engineering leadership, governance, and assurance across complex projects that support national capabilities and critical infrastructure.

The role focuses on increasing design maturity, managing technical risk and ensuring evidence-backed engineering solutions, with close collaboration to programme teams, customers and the supply chain.