EC&I Engineering Manager

ASSYSTEM; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm in the East Midlands seeks an Engineering Manager for the Electrical Control and Instrumentation department. This role entails overseeing projects, ensuring timely and budgeted delivery, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Strong background in EC&I design and management is crucial. The position offers attractive social benefits and opportunities for internal promotion. Hybrid working is available, with 1-2 days remote per week.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in EC&I design and management across multiple systems.
• Proven ability in leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Familiarity with highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and delivery of EC&I projects.
• Create and manage technical programmes for EC&I.
• Foster collaboration across work areas for integrated solutions.

Skills

Project planning

EC&I design management

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Degree in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering

Tools

Control Systems

Configuration management

Risk management

Job description

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit!

Join our team as an Engineering Manager for the Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) department supporting the design and delivery of cutting-edge SMR nuclear power. This role will coordinate and lead projects across EC&I, overseeing a wide range of systems vital to nuclear safety. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will apply your expertise in project planning and management to ensure successful on-time and on-budget project delivery. With your strong technical background in EC&I and experience in managing complex, safety‑critical programmes (ideally within the nuclear or similar industries), you will be at the forefront of driving excellence in the power industry.

Your mission

• Develop Technical Programmes: Create and manage EC&I technical programmes covering the entire product lifecycle.
• Detailed Task Planning: Plan tasks meticulously accounting for dependencies from other areas.
• Ensure Work Integration: Foster seamless collaboration across work areas to deliver integrated solutions.
• Scope Management: Monitor tasks closely and implement protocols to adjust programme scopes as needed.
• Resource Alignment: Identify resource gaps and assist the Chief Design Engineer (CDE) in crafting resourcing strategies.
• Budget Development: Help establish and maintain budgets for EC&I programmes.
• Financial Oversight: Track work pack budgets forecast and monitor actual costs versus projections.
• Risk Monitoring: Manage programme risks including both threats and opportunities.
• Contract Staff Management: Oversee and optimize resource allocation for contract staff.

Why Join the Community of Switchers

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Additional Information

• Experience: in EC&I design and management with expertise in two areas (e.g., Control Systems, Radiometrics, Functional Safety).
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with highly regulated industries control systems design phases, configuration management and life cycle stages.
• Leadership Skills: Proven abilities in leading teams, managing project complexities and driving continuous improvement.
• Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.

Ready to lead cutting‑edge EC&I projects in a thriving environment. Apply now and help drive Assystems’ future of innovative engineering solutions!

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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Hospitality Experience, Go, Management Experience, React, Redux, Node.js, AWS, Mechanical Engineering, Team Management, Leadership Experience, Mentoring, Distributed Systems

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1