Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the nuclear sector as an Engineering Manager, where you'll lead innovative projects aimed at achieving net-zero power generation. This role offers the chance to tackle engineering challenges in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. With over 55 years in the industry and a commitment to employee growth, this role promises exciting career opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of nuclear engineering. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of energy with a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training and career opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Employee Committee engagement

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified and Chartered in engineering or related field.
• Proven track record in complex, high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely delivery of lifecycle milestones and stakeholder acceptance.
• Coordinate across delivery stakeholders for smooth information flow.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Status

Job description

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Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit!

Assystem has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our expanding Fusion and Modular Nuclear (FMN) business unit. As leaders in the design and development of new technologies, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple cutting-edge projects, developing technical solutions to make net-zero power generation a reality.

1. Drive the timely delivery of key lifecycle milestones ensuring swift stakeholder review and acceptance.
2. Own the resolution of engineering challenges—including Technical Queries, Early Warnings, Open Points, and design changes—aligned with contract requirements and RACI governance.
3. Engage approval bodies when Safety Case implications are identified, ensuring compliance and risk management.
4. Coordinate across all delivery stakeholders, making sure critical information flows smoothly and everyone plays their part to schedule.
5. Establish a clear prioritisation process for handling queries and issues efficiently, balancing operational demands in manufacturing and installation.
6. Deliver all engineering outputs on plan, leveraging collaboration with stakeholders to stay on track.
7. Secure seamless engineering support across all phases, escalating interface issues during installation and driving timely responses.
8. Ensure successful delivery of Technical Acceptance, aligned with defined surveillance frameworks and quality expectations.
9. Support risk and opportunity management for engineering scope, including tracking in ARM where required.
10. Manage design interfaces and supplier feedback, maintaining full control over changes and inputs.
11. Assist Quality Management by leading technical resolution of manufacturing NCRs with precision and urgency.
12. Follow up on equipment qualification programmes, pushing forward resolution of engineering-related items such as queries, deviations, and changes.

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.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified and Chartered in engineering, construction, or a related technical field.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in complex, high-risk environments—delivering safely and responsibly, ideally within Nuclear Energy or similarly regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of integrated management systems, with working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, standards, and contractual documentation.
• Deep technical expertise in your discipline, bringing credibility and confidence to complex engineering challenges.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with a knack for facilitating discussions and driving issue resolution.
• Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with strong presentation, influencing, and facilitation skills.
• Sharp analytical and numerical skills, enabling data-driven decisions and sound engineering judgement.
• In-depth knowledge of PWR/EPR design, with hands-on experience in PWR/EPR construction a strong advantage.
• Well-versed in EU directives, British Standards, and internal company standards and procedures.
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations, ensuring safe and compliant project delivery.
• Project management experience, applying APM Body of Knowledge or PRINCE2 methodology effectively.

Additional Information

• Security: BPSS and SC required.
• Travel Ready: Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
• Global Impact: Support major UK and international Nuclear Clients with key work packages.

Note: Due to the nature of work, applicants will be required to meet residency criteria to attain a minimum UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative solutions. Skills, talent, and the ability to dare are what matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.