Lead EC&I Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem GmbH is seeking a Lead Engineer to manage a multidisciplinary team in the nuclear sector, responsible for developing engineering solutions and ensuring project delivery. Candidates should hold a higher education in engineering, with leadership experience and knowledge of regulatory standards. Join us to contribute to the energy transition challenge and work on critical low-carbon energy projects.

Qualifications

• Proven record of leadership in technical teams.
• Experience in regulated and quality-assured systems, preferably nuclear.
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Develop requirement specifications and plans for solution delivery.
• Engage with site clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Project Delivery

Nuclear Industry Knowledge

Education

Higher Education in Engineering

Job description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,750 employees across 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their expertise to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are committed to supporting actors involved in the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise, and values enables us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

With over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors requiring strict security and safety standards, we provide engineering, project management, digital services, and solutions to optimize complex infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle. The Group is ranked second globally in nuclear engineering.

Our goal is to ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to direct a multidisciplinary engineering team to:

1. Identify the feasibility of approaches
2. Develop outline requirement specifications
3. Determine TRL levels and develop associated plans for viable solutions
4. Prepare a plan for the delivery of the appraisal and selection phase of projects, ensuring delivery within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters
5. Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and producing design deliverables
6. Manage the DSA teams in producing deliverables
7. Develop safety cases, participate in HAZOPs, support safety assessments, review ES, and produce substantiation documentation
8. Identify additional resource needs to ensure all deliverables are produced and checked according to the project schedule
9. Coordinate with other Project Discipline leads
10. Engage with site clients and stakeholders

Requirements include:

• Background in engineering with a proven record of successful project delivery and leadership of technical teams
• Extensive experience in an engineering design environment with strong technical expertise
• Recent experience within regulated and quality-assured systems (preferably nuclear), where professional engineering judgment is essential
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the nuclear industry (or equivalent experience in other sectors):
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
  • The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
  • Safety of Machinery, CDM, LOLER, Pressure Systems, DSEAR, Ionising Radiation
• Experience in identifying TRLs and developing technology development plans

Candidate Profile

• Higher Education in Engineering or equivalent
• Membership in a relevant engineering or scientific institution
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance
• Residency in the UK or meeting residency criteria for security clearance

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives foster innovative solutions. Your skills and talent are what matter most—bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Graduate Opportunities

We offer the Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, providing hands-on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management through involvement in critical energy projects. Join us in the challenge of the century: accelerating the shift to low-carbon energy!