Engineering Manager

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.

Your Mission

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. This role involves providing technical assurance , overseeing design and implementation activities , and ensuring compliance with modern engineering standards and regulations .

🔧 Key Responsibilities

✅ Provide engineering support to develop work scopes, manage requirements, and perform assurance activities for projects.

✅ Manage engineering support for assigned systems.

✅ Offer guidance and support to Lead Project Engineers and Project Engineers.

✅ Assist in the recruitment and development of engineering personnel.

✅ Deputise for the Head of Engineering and other Engineering Managers when required.

✅ Promote best practices and ensure the correct behaviours are demonstrated by the engineering team.

✅ Lead competency assessments and career development initiatives.

✅ Ensure effective communication of Learning from Experience (LfE) within the team.

✅ Collaborate with stakeholders to support efficient programme delivery.

✅ Oversee the management of consultants and contractors .

✅ Work closely with BIM/CAD teams to integrate engineering solutions.

✅ Adhere to site Safety Management Arrangements , processes, and procedures.

✅ Chair meetings and design reviews to ensure project alignment.

✅ Support programme optioneering and project planning processes.

✅ Review and approve project documentation.

✅ Ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards and site-authorised conditions.

✅ Comply with all Health, Safety, Environment, Security, and Quality policies.

✅ Deliver engineering presentations and reports as required.

Requirements

🎯 Degree qualification in a relevant engineering (preferably, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering); 🎯 Chartered Engineer status or the ability to attain chartered status ( demonstration of continued professional development ).; ⚠️ Sole UK Nationals only – due to security requirements.; ⚠️ SC Clearance is required for this role.; This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile defence infrastructure projects , ensuring the successful delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient engineering solutions .

Nice to have

🔹 Technical assurance and compliance within a regulated environment.; 🔹 Project engineering , including site implementation and stakeholder engagement.; 🔹 Production of technical documentation (e.g., reports, specifications).; 🔹 Supervision and mentoring of engineering teams.; 🔹 Familiarity with NEC4 contracts and industry regulations.