Engineering Manager (Engineering Policy & Standards Support)

Company: Assystem
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join a newly formed Policy & Standards Team within the Design Authority to shape the engineering governance framework for safe, compliant project delivery in a highly regulated nuclear context. You will develop and maintain policies, standards and guidance, and drive assurance across engineering activities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency, quality and sound decision-making. This is a chance to influence governance at scale and contribute to a safety-critical, regulated environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 8% company pension contribution
  • Healthcare cash plan covering dental, medical and physical care
  • Employee assistance programme with 24/7 mental health support, virtual fitness classes and more
  • Paid professional and industry membership fees

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Engineering Management Arrangements
  • Produce and update Engineering Policies, Standards and Guidance
  • Support the delivery of Technical Assurance Frameworks
  • Contribute to Engineering Substantiation Processes
  • Develop and maintain Design Acceptance Procedures
  • Manage Configuration Control Arrangements
  • Support Change Control Processes
  • Ensure compliance with Safety Management Arrangements
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering governance and best practice
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and assurance functions

Key requirements

  • Nuclear industry experience is essential
  • Background in engineering management, governance and technical assurance (not detailed design)
  • Experience developing Engineering Management Plans, Engineering Arrangements, Policies & Standards, Governance Documentation
  • Strong collaboration with stakeholders
  • Ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into practical guidance
  • Provides engineering oversight and acts as an intelligent customer
  • Engineering Management Plans
  • Engineering Arrangements
  • Policies & Standards

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Posted: October 10th, 2026