Principal Ec&I Engineer

Assystem; Royton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Holiday bonuses

Career development opportunities

Internal training

Job summary

Assystem seeks an Engineering Manager for the Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) department within the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. You will coordinate and lead projects across EC&I, supporting the design and delivery of cutting-edge SMR nuclear power plants, ensuring on-time and on-budget outcomes.

With a strong technical background in EC&I and experience managing complex, safety-critical programmes, you will drive excellence in the power industry while collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience in EC&I design and management within highly regulated industries.
• Strong leadership and programme management capabilities.
• Familiarity with lifecycle stages, design phases, configuration management and safety-critical programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage EC&I technical programmes covering the product lifecycle.
• Plan tasks with attention to dependencies and cross-functional integration.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated EC&I solutions on time and within budget.
• Monitor and adjust scope, budgets, and resources for EC&I programmes.
• Support Chief Design Engineer in crafting resourcing strategies and cost oversight.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements across programmes.

Skills

EC&I design & management

Leadership

Project planning & management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Control Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit!

Join our team as an Engineering Manager for the Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) department, supporting the design and delivery of cutting-edge SMR nuclear power plants. In this role, you'll coordinate and lead projects across EC&I, overseeing a wide range of systems vital to nuclear safety. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply your expertise in project planning and management to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery. With your strong technical background in EC&I and experience in managing complex, safety-critical programmes (ideally within the nuclear or similar industries), you’ll be at the forefront of driving excellence in the power industry.

Your mission:

• Develop Technical Programmes: Create and manage EC&I technical programmes covering the entire product lifecycle.
• Detailed Task Planning: Plan tasks meticulously, accounting for dependencies from other areas.
• Ensure Work Integration: Foster seamless collaboration across work areas to deliver integrated solutions.
• Scope Management: Monitor tasks closely and implement protocols to adjust programme scopes as needed.
• Resource Alignment: Identify resource gaps and assist the Chief Design Engineer (CDE) in crafting resourcing strategies.
• Budget Development: Help establish and maintain budgets for EC&I programmes.
• Financial Oversight: Track work pack budgets, forecast, and monitor actual costs versus projections.
• Risk Monitoring: Manage programme risks, including both threats and opportunities.
• Contract Staff Management: Oversee and optimize resource allocation for contract staff.

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

• Experience: in EC&I design and management, with expertise in two areas (e.g., Control Systems, Radiometrics, Functional Safety).
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with highly regulated industries, control systems, design phases, configuration management, and life cycle stages.
• Leadership Skills: Proven abilities in leading teams, managing project complexities, and driving continuous improvement.
• Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation!

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.