Nuclear Engineering Project Manager

15 hours ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Assystem GmbH Full time
Nuclear Engineering Project Manager

Assystem GmbH is a global leader in the nuclear engineering industry, accelerating the energy transition with innovative solutions. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineering Project Manager to lead technical projects by managing engineering interfaces, ensuring cohesive design integration, and refining architectural frameworks. You will liaise with stakeholders, handle requirements, and support early-stage activities like optioneering and design concept development, collaborating closely with a dynamic project management team.

Your mission:

  1. Coordinate the creation of critical artefacts such as operations concepts, functional and system architectures, requirement and compliance statements, and verification and validation planning.
  2. Conduct optioneering assessments and design risk assessments (safety and CDM) to ensure robust project planning.
  3. Support integrated technical management by navigating technical and project risks, refining design configurations, and developing breakdown structures.
  4. Respond promptly to technical queries, ensuring clarity and swift resolution.
  5. Liaise seamlessly with all disciplines to achieve unified design coordination.
  6. Apply cutting-edge systems engineering best practices to elevate team capabilities.
  7. Develop and propose innovative Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches for streamlined processes.
  8. Report progress on deliverables and provide strategic resource level recommendations to the Project Lead Engineer (Systems and Integration).

We offer attractive benefits including competitive salary: £45,000-£60,000 per annum, hybrid work (1-2 days remote), ongoing training, career opportunities, employee committee, holiday bonuses and ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field.
  2. Proven experience in systems engineering and project management.
  3. UK security clearance.


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