Do you have previous experience in the technical management of large scale and complex design development throughout the design lifecycle within a nuclear / defence or other highly regulated environment?
Would you like to work on one of the UK largest capital infrastructure programmes?
Are you eligible for UK security? (UK born with the last 5 years in the UK)?
If so, this could be the opportunity for you!
The opportunity
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Manager has become available, where you will be responsible to the Programme Engineering Manager for design development aspects and has a key role throughout the project lifecycle. As the Design Manager, you will ensure the successful delivery of the design aspects of this capital infrastructure programme and will ensure that team members are provided with direction and support to lead, manage and deliver design scopes for their domain.
The role
This role will work closely with the Design Project Manager who will support on project management aspects, and the Lead Engineers who will lead their respective engineering domains. The candidate will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective engineering judgement, management skills, tools and techniques.
The purpose of the role is to manage the delivery and co-ordinate the technical engineering work packages to required scope, quality, schedule, and cost. This will include planning for and supporting integration with internal project stakeholder.
This role has been deemed inside IR35
Location: Glasgow - Hybrid
Your duties and responsibilities will be
Managing a team of multi discipline engineers.
Leading working groups, meetings and reviews with Consultant / Contractors
Leading delivery of technical packages of work.
Review and management of the suite of Clyde Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
Management of design changes/concessions.
Review and management of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) Schedule, operating procedures and results to satisfy design requirements and safety case through life.
Providing periodic review of Safety reports.
Providing advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders.
Co-ordination of Independent Technical Review (ITA)/Independent Peer Review (IPR) processes with the JPT Authorising Authorities.
Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology.
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment.
Producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant civil/structural design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry.
Review technical reports and other safety case submissions from external contractors.
Check and review calculations and technical documents written by other members of staff.
Produce and improve technical processes within JPT.You will have the following qualifications and experience
SC security clearance, or the ability to obtain in advance of employment.
Accredited degree in an appropriate ‘STEM’ discipline (or equivalent qualification and experience)
12-15 years’ experience and be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of large scale and complex design development throughout the design lifecycle.
Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements.
Strong understanding and experience of working in BIM environments.
Sound project specification, planning, project management and budgeting experience.
Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety (including Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM) and Quality requirements.
Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications
Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines/facilities.It's great if you also have the following
Chartered membership of relevant engineering professional body
Familiarity with safety case development techniques e.g., HAZID/HAZOP studies.
Experience of working in the UK nuclear industry (energy or defence), particularly in the design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems and components.
Knowledge of UK and US nuclear industry regulation and practice, and application of relevant nuclear specific codes and standards.Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opportunity to lead key complex projects across the nuclear and defence sectors, then this could be the opportunity for you, so apply today or contact Louis Wellings via LinkedIn.
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