Design Manager

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Job Description

Design Manager - Embedded Role with Key Client

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager for an embedded role with one of our key clients, playing a critical role in the successful delivery of a major capital infrastructure programme.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Programme Engineering Manager, the Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing all design development activities across the project lifecycle. You will be accountable for ensuring that engineering design work packages are delivered to the agreed scope, quality, schedule, and cost, while providing strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to the engineering design teams.

TASKS

Key Responsibilities

Review design substantiation & safety case docs

Provide expert advice to internal/external stakeholders

Check reports, calcs, and technical deliverables

My profile

STEM Degree - Accredited degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

12-15+ Years' Experience - Proven background managing complex design development across full lifecycle

️ Design & Safety - Strong knowledge of engineering design and safety practices

BIM Proficiency - Experienced in working within Building Information Modelling (BIM) environments

Project Delivery - Skilled in specification, planning, budgeting, and technical project management

️ H&S & Quality - Good understanding of CDM regulations, Principal Designer duties, and quality systems

Digital Tools - Working knowledge of standard engineering software and office applications

Defence/Nuclear Experience - Design support for submarine construction, operation, or refit highly valued

CS&A / EC&I Disciplines - Preferred, though experienced Mechanical Engineers also considered

Chartered Engineer - CEng status or working toward with a relevant professional institution

️ High-Risk Environment Experience - Especially HMNB Clyde or similar nuclear/defence sites

️ Safety Case Skills - Familiarity with HAZID, HAZOP, and other hazard identification techniques

️ Nuclear Sector Knowledge - Experience with UK/US nuclear codes, standards, and safety regulations

Additional information

Location: Glasgow City Centre - Client offices
Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days/week in Client office

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance to start. To gain this you will be required to be aSole UK national,

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.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you'll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world's most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!