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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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from 262 reviews
Job
Design Lead
PERMANENT
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a leading provider in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Design Lead for its Bristol site. The pivotal Design Lead role comes with a salary up to ยฃ75,000, a comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. If youโ€™re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and contributing to a safer and cleaner energy future, this is your chance to join a company committed to excellence and advancing nuclear technology worldwide. Explore the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, integrity, and the pursuit of cutting-edge solutions. Submit your CV to apply today. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will: ย 
  • Develop the overall design of the modular plant, considering cost, risk, and timelines.
  • Establish and manage system specifications, ensuring all technical requirements are met.
  • Lead technical and system reviews to ensure design and operational criteria are achieved.
  • Analyse and manage change requests, assessing their impact on the project scope and timeline.
  • Integrate lessons learned from past projects to improve technical solutions.
  • Coordinate the configuration and integration of systems, ensuring smooth operation.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure technical consistency across project activities.
  • Collaborate with the project control team to align costs, schedules, and quality standards.
  • Represent the company in technical discussions with stakeholders and authorities.
  • Plan for all project stages, from design to decommissioning, ensuring long-term project success
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • A degree in process engineering, industrial engineering or mechanical engineering
  • 10 yearsโ€™ experience in design engineering
  • You will come from a heavy industrial facility i.e. plant, lab, reactors, manufacturing
  • 5 yearsโ€™ experience of technical management ย 
Personal skills The Design Lead role would suit someone who is: ย 
  • Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Salary and benefits of the Design Lead role ย 
  • Salary up to ยฃ75,000
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28
  • 8% Employer pension contribution
  • Individual and family private health care
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Income Protection
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