Engineering Manager Grid

Assystem UK Ltd; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the nuclear sector in the UK is seeking a professional to design and develop electrical systems for power grids. The role involves managing complex safety-critical projects, analyzing and modeling systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have substantial experience in power systems engineering and strong leadership abilities. This full-time position offers hybrid work options and emphasizes diversity and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits including holiday bonuses

Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities

70% of our managers are promoted internally!

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering technical leadership in complex safety-critical environments ideally in the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated field.
• Strong understanding of integrated management systems including policies procedures and standards.
• Experience in power systems engineering and / or grid connections.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Understanding of PWR design (advantageous).
• Familiarity with EU directives British Standards and company procedures.
• Degree and Chartered Engineer status (CEng) in engineering construction or a related field.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
• Involvement in major UK and international nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for the power grid including substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
• Analyze and model power systems.
• Lead and deliver grid connection studies ensuring compliance with relevant grid codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate solutions for major infrastructure projects.
• Manage projects from start to finish including safety assessments and risk management.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot electrical issues and maintain existing plant and equipment.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure projects meet all technical and compliance standards.
• Ensure delivery to plan of the Technical Acceptance and associated surveillance.
• Manage design interfaces and supplier feedback efficiently.

Job description

Design and develop electrical systems for the power grid including substations transmission lines and distribution networks. Analyze and model power systems . Lead and deliver grid connection studies ensuring compliance with relevant grid codes and regulations . Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil protection engineers etc.) to integrate solutions for major infrastructure projects. Manage projects from start to finish including safety assessments risk management and contractor oversight. Use analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot electrical issues and maintain existing plant and equipment. Liaise with external stakeholders (network operators regulators) to ensure projects meet all technical and compliance standards. Deliver to plan all engineering deliverables through collaboration with key stakeholders. Ensure delivery to plan of the Technical Acceptance and associated surveillance. Manage design interfaces and supplier feedback efficiently. Support the Quality Management Lead by driving the technical resolution of manufacturing NCRs. Follow-up equipment qualification programmes to expedite related engineering issues (queries deviations changes etc.).

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

• Proven experience delivering technical leadership in complex safety-critical environments ideally in the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated field.
• Strong understanding of integrated management systems including policies procedures and standards.
• Experience in power systems engineering and / or grid connections.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Understanding of PWR design (advantageous).
• Familiarity with EU directives British Standards and company procedures.
• Degree and Chartered Engineer status (CEng) in engineering construction or a related field.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
• Involvement in major UK and international nuclear projects.

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 peoples 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
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• Mechanical Engineering
• Team Management
• Leadership Experience
• Mentoring
• Distributed Systems Experience : years