Engineering Manager - Grid

Assystem; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training and career opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington, England, is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Grid division. In this role, you will design and develop electrical systems, manage projects, and ensure compliance with technical standards. You should have proven experience in complex environments, ideally the Nuclear Energy sector, along with a degree in engineering and Chartered Engineer status. The company offers attractive benefits and a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility in your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, safety-critical environments, ideally in the Nuclear Energy sector.
• Strong understanding of integrated management systems.
• Experience in power systems engineering and grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for the power grid.
• Lead and deliver grid connection studies.
• Manage projects from start to finish.

Skills

Technical leadership

Power systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Safety-critical environment experience

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or related field

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Job description

Engineering Manager - Grid

Assystem Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Assystem is an international company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of experience in engineering and project management, we provide services to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for the power grid – including substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
• Analyse 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, 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 engineering deliverables to plan, 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 on equipment qualification programmes to expedite related engineering issues.

Why Join the Community of Switchers

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top three 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 a 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.

Additional Information

• BPSS required.
• Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
• Involvement in major UK and international nuclear projects.
• Applicants must meet UK residency and security clearance (minimum SC level) requirements.

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.

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