Instrumentation Group Lead

Simpson Booth Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Group Lead to manage a specialist engineering team. The role involves overseeing electrical design deliverables, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. Ideal candidates will have an Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree and relevant experience in nuclear projects. This full-time position is based in Bristol and may require occasional travel to France.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of electrical engineering or relevant experience supporting nuclear operating fleet.
• Experience in effectively managing workload to respect deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist team of Engineers and Technical Leads.
• Ensure accurate completion and verification of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Manage supplier contracts and monitor design and manufacturing of process sensors.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Knowledge of UK licensing requirements

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Cabling tools

Job description

Our client is a global leader in nuclear energy.

Role

Our Client is seeking an Instrumentation Group Lead to work in support of the Electrical Design Manager and the System and Electrical Discipline Manager. The successful candidate will be supported by experts within the team and potentially other engineers/experts within the System Teams. This position is located in Bristol head offices and may require business trips to France (1-2 trips per quarter). The role operationally reports to the Electrical Design Manager and functionally to the System, Electrical and I&C discipline manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist team of Engineers, Contract and Technical engineering Leads
• Ensure accurate completion and verification of electrical engineering deliverables to be issued to the Customer and other Disciplines
• Manage supplier contracts and monitor design and manufacturing of process sensors and specific instrumentation
• Drive preparation of electrical design studies related to instrumentation, including compiling sensor needs and associated requirements
• Follow up on instrumentation procurement contracts, focusing on interface with cabling and connecting activities
• Monitor team resources, processes, and workload activities to ensure optimum performance
• Maintain suitable balance between workload, skills and resources to ensure deliverables are issued on time and with quality
• Provide technical leadership guidance and expertise to engineers and technicians
• Manage resources planning within budget and provide feedback to management
• Lead, develop and implement nuclear safety culture within the team
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Verify quality of documents in line with technical, nuclear safety and environmental standards

Key Requirements

• Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience of electrical engineering or relevant experience supporting nuclear operating fleet
• Relevant experience in team management
• Experience in effectively managing workload to respect deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both written and orally, in English
• Proactive and confident in communicating with remote offices including France and Germany
• Experience in developing positive working relations within project environments
• Knowledge in reactor system design sequences, I&C or Safety Classification sequences
• Experience in management of transverse technical and contractual topics
• Ability to prioritise, manage numerous interfaces, and understand imperatives of downstream disciplines
• Knowledge of cable sizing and cabling tools
• Knowledge of UK licensing requirements and application within nuclear projects

Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Project Management

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy