ASSYSTEM
Nuclear Engineering
AcceptanceManager
“Acceptance Manager at ASSYSTEM. Skills: Acceptance Manager, Defence infrastructure, Regulatory environments. Develop and implement acceptance strategies. Ensure acceptance requirements are embedded”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring successful transition from concept design through construction, commissioning, handover, and sustainable operational use; Support long-term operational sustainability and acceptance success; Smooth entry into operational service; Operational approval and handover
Industry & Context.
Develop mitigation and improvement strategies
Security and export control restrictions, Baseline Personnel Security Standard, Higher levels of National Security Vetting, 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience working within nuclear or highly regulated environments, Understanding of commissioning, acceptance, and operational readiness requirements, Knowledge of Risk management, Knowledge of Quality assurance, Knowledge of Structured governance frameworks, Knowledge of Complex programme delivery, Experience supporting infrastructure, engineering, or equipment delivery programmes, Proven experience managing Acceptance activities, Proven experience managing Commissioning programmes, Proven experience managing Operational handover, Proven experience managing Entry into service readiness, Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation, Understanding of Defence Lines of Development (DLoDs), Organisational skills
Nice to Have
Chartered status with a recognised professional engineering institution, Knowledge of engineering standards and operational procedures within regulated defence environments, Understanding of engineering lifecycle processes aligned to CICWP, Experience with Hold Point Control processes, Familiarity with enterprise asset management systems and associated standards
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement acceptance strategies
Ensure acceptance requirements are embedded
Drive readiness planning
Develop routes through acceptance
Work closely with engineering teams
Influence early-stage designs
Support integrated schedule development
Contribute to Hold Point Control strategies
Monitor compliance with acceptance processes
Identify and manage RAIDO items
and author technical documentation
Prepare reports and evidence
Collaborate with contractors and suppliers
Support procurement activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with commissioning teams; Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, operational teams, and wider stakeholders; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary teams; Comfortable working collaboratively
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary teams
Process & Methodology
Complex programme delivery, Integrated schedule development, Manage priorities, Manage schedules, Manage delivery deadlines
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