Design Manager - Secondary Steelwork

ASSYSTEM; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Design Manager for a major nuclear project in the UK. You will lead the production and management of deliverables for the secondary steelwork (SSW) team, owning day-to-day delivery, scheduling, and risk management.

You will apply technical knowledge to identify areas of strategic importance, coordinate interfaces across disciplines, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or related with design experience).
• Experience designing structural steelwork buildings to Eurocodes.
• Proven track record in complex self-delivery environments.
• Ability to make independent decisions with sound analysis.
• Strong communication of complex topics to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and nuclear sector requirements.
• Experience in plant layout engineering and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day delivery, including scheduling and risk management for deliverables.
• Support replication of secondary steelwork (SSW) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply technical knowledge to identify commercial and strategic impact.
• Manage interfaces with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Present technical topics clearly and maintain meeting records.
• Identify training and competency needs and ensure assessments remain current.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Operational planning

Independent decision making

Self-delivery capability

Nuclear sector knowledge

Education

Engineering degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job 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

Joining Assystem as a Design Manager on a major nuclear project, you willcarry out work directly on the production and management of deliverables within the scope of the secondary steelwork (SSW) team.

• Take ownership of day-to-day delivery, including the accurate scheduling and programming of deliverables and the identification and management of risks to quality, cost and programme.
• Support the successful delivery of SSW replication, applying knowledge of relevant replication processes to identify opportunities, gaps and areas requiring further development.
• Apply technical knowledge and operational experience to identify and communicate areas of commercial and strategic importance.
• Identify and manage key interfaces with other disciplines and the wider project stakeholder network.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, clearly presenting and communicating complex technical topics and maintaining appropriate meeting and presentation records.
• Identify and address training and competency requirements, ensuring relevant competency assessments remain current and valid.

Qualifications

• An engineering degree in a relevant subject i.e. Civil or Structural Engineering. Related disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering may be considered subject to proof of relevant design experience.
• Experience in the design of structural steelwork buildings to relevant national standards (ideally Eurocodes).
• Proven experience in a complex self-delivery environment.
• The ability to make independent decisions which are supported by a sound and reasonable situational analysis.
• Demonstrable experience in both operational planning, and in working to achieve the success of such plans i.e. a track record of success in operational delivery of suitable outcomes.
• Confidence when presenting to an experienced and wide-ranging stakeholder group, and in communicating key topics and their operational impact with respect to the perspectives of these stakeholders.
• A working knowledge of the requirements of CDM 2015.
• Knowledge / Understanding of PWRs.
• Experience in the nuclear sector and plant layout engineering.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated environment.

Additional Information

Additional information

Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK’s energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.

Benefits include:

Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access - Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line - Mental health, financial & legal help

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