ASSYSTEM
Project Engineering Manager

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Company Description Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions. Job Description ๐ Project Engineering Manager ๐ Location: Warrington ๐ Type: Staff / Contract ๐ ๏ธ Role Overview Overseeing substantial Engineering Design resources (financial and/or people) and being accountable for the development and delivery of legally compliant, pragmatic, fit-for-purpose design solutions that meet functional and business requirements. ๐จโ๐ผ The successful candidate will perform at Principal Design Engineer 1 level, undertaking the specific role of Project Engineering Manager for a Projects Portfolio within the Site Management Project Office, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. ๐ฏ Experience ๐น Significant and broad experience working in roles where engineering knowledge is a key attribute. ๐น Significant and broad experience working within a highly regulated and quality-assured environment where professional engineering judgement is critical. ๐น Experience working in a variety of roles within the Engineering Design profession. ๐น Demonstrable experience successfully leading and delivering large portfolios of fit-for-purpose design engineering solutions to time, cost, and quality requirements. ๐น Extensive team leadership experience. ๐น Significant experience managing professionally qualified engineers. ๐น Significant experience holding personal responsibility for decisions involving substantial resources and their consequences. ๐น Considerable experience leading change and/or improvement programmes within engineering teams, delivering measurable results. ๐น Extensive experience collaborating with supply chain partners to deliver successful projects. ๐ Knowledge โ๏ธ Considerable knowledge of the Project Systems Engineering discipline and its application within nuclear projects. ๐ก Ability to successfully apply engineering knowledge to deliver innovative products and services. ๐ Broad understanding of other engineering disciplines and their role within engineering delivery. โข๏ธ Thorough understanding of nuclear safety and security, with the ability to identify key nuclear hazards and articulate effective management strategies. ๐ Knowledge of governing laws, regulations, and standards within the nuclear industry, with experience applying them appropriately on projects. ๐๏ธ Thorough understanding of the Engineering Design community structure and key interfaces with other business areas. ๐ Knowledge of the Sellafield Ltd. Management System structure and standards hierarchy, including practical application of the standards most relevant to Engineering Design. ๐ Good understanding of Project Delivery Fundamentals and experience applying them to ensure projects meet business and functional requirements. ๐ Good knowledge of Nuclear Professionalism Standards and Expectations, applying them in day-to-day decision-making. ๐ท Good commercial awareness of NEC 3 Contracts. โญ Desirable Skills ๐ Experience successfully defining, leading, and implementing change and/or improvement programmes with demonstrable results. ๐ Certified INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or currently working towards certification. ๐ค Evidence of broader support to professional institutes and industry bodies beyond core professional responsibilities, often undertaken in personal time. ๐ Proven ability to inspire and motivate the Engineering Design community. ๐ญ Applied knowledge of manufacturing techniques and a general awareness of the constraints they impose on product definition. Qualifications โ Essential Skills ๐ Graduate qualification (minimum BEng, preferred MEng) or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. ๐ Chartered Engineer status in a relevant discipline. ๐ Meeting the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of your Professional Institution. โ๏ธ Demonstrable experience in the Project Systems Engineering discipline and its application within nuclear projects. ๐ Demonstrable experience successfully leading and delivering large portfolios of, or large-scale, fit-for-purpose design engineering solutions to time, cost, and quality requirements. ๐ฅ Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams comprising both Sellafield and supply chain personnel. ๐ Strong knowledge of governing laws, key regulations, and industry standards within the nuclear sector, with proven experience applying them appropriately on projects. ๐ Knowledge of Project Delivery Fundamentals and their application to ensure projects meet business and functional requirements. โข๏ธ Demonstrable experience leading on Nuclear Safety and Environment, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) matters Additional Information Whilst we encourage applications from all nationalities, Assystem within the UK are subject to security and export control restrictions due to the nature of work to be undertaken.
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