Engineering Manager - Defence & Nuclear Projects

Assystem; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the technical delivery of key projects within our Defence account. Based in Derby with hybrid working (3 days in office) and regular client/site visits, you will report to the Technical Director and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will ensure compliance with Assystem processes, lead change control, and drive technical excellence while supporting growth and bids.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or currently working towards professional registration.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering engineering projects, preferably in nuclear/defence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineering teams and leads.
• Lead technical delivery across multiple engineering disciplines including mechanical, stress analysis and commissioning.
• Coordinate with Project Management for multidisciplinary delivery and ensure compliance with quality systems.
• Ensure engineers understand project requirements and client methods, and all outputs meet contractual requirements.
• Own technical quality and act as primary technical contact for stakeholders.
• Support recruitment with SQEP profiles and interviewing as Hiring Manager.
• Contribute to bids, tenders, and technical proposals and support business development.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Systems engineering

Requirements capture

Verification & validation

Quality management

Nuclear/Defence domain knowledge

Contract knowledge NEC3/NEC4

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng

Registration in progress

Job description

Assystem is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the technical delivery of key projects within our Defence account. Based in Derby with hybrid working (3 days in office) and regular client/site visits, you will report to the Technical Director and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will ensure compliance with Assystem processes, lead change control, and drive technical excellence while supporting growth and bids.