Acceptance & Commissioning Manager in Glasgow

The UK’s nuclear sector has entered a renaissance, with Nuclear Energy now a vital component as the country moves towards a target of Net Zero. Assystem provides critical support to this mission, accelerating the decommissioning and remediation of our legacy assets with a view to enabling a swifter energy transition, in parallel overcoming some of the largest engineering and environmental challenges of our generation.

As a Global top 3 independent nuclear engineering organisation, Assystem is active across the full decommissioning lifecycle. In the UK, we work across the Civil and Defence nuclear estates, pioneering agile and fit-for-purpose, customer-focused solutions, drawing on our established pedigree for delivery engineering excellence. Assystem have a proud heritage gained over decades both in the UK and overseas, delivering, supporting, and managing some of the most complex engineering projects in decommissioning, repurposing legacy assets and key new build projects such as Hinkley Point C.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead on the planning & management of the acceptance & commissioning strategies. Working within the Client team, the Acceptance & Commissioning Manager (ACM) will work with the Programme Commissioning Manager to lead the planning, initiation and development of the commissioning strategy for the Programme and the Readiness & Acceptance Planner to ensure the DLoDs and performance statements are measured & met; ensuring a timely and efficient transition from current concept design into operational use.

During the design phases, this role will ensure all systems and equipment are designed to meet operational, regulatory and customer requirements. The ACM will collaborate with the design teams, contractors and stakeholders to integrate commissioning requirements into the design ensuring a smooth transition into the construction and handover phases. This role will initially be working independently to develop the acceptance & commissioning strategy at scheme design phase. As the Programme matures, the commissioning team will be expanded with the relevant SQEP members, under the management of the ACM who will retain responsibility for this aspect of the Programme.

Key Responsibilities – Acceptance & Commissioning

• Proactively develop and lead Acceptance & Commissioning strategies aligned to programme objectives, governance, Asset and Safety Management arrangements.
• Ensure commissioning considerations are embedded across all delivery and governance activities.
• Work with design and engineering teams to influence early design, preventing future operational and commissioning issues.
• Review design drawings, specifications and schedules to ensure systems are testable, maintainable and compliant.
• Research, author and manage technical documentation supporting acceptance and commissioning activities.
• Act as the primary interface between the customer, engineering teams and commissioning stakeholders.
• Chair acceptance & commissioning meetings and workshops to drive alignment and delivery.
• Support the Programme Hold Point Control strategy and associated documentation.
• Contribute to integrated programme schedules, including commissioning milestones and deliverables.
• Identify RAIDO items relating to acceptance and commissioning and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement activities by advising on commissioning-related technical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and line management to Commissioning Engineers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ technical experience, including proven experience as a Commissioning Manager (or similar).
• Experience in a nuclear-regulated environment, with detailed knowledge of commissioning requirements, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation: drawings, reports, plans, specifications, etc.
• Confident communicator in both written and face-to-face settings; able to work autonomously or within a team.
• Experience with, or thorough knowledge of, Defence Lines of Development (DLoDs).
• Organised and deadline-driven, ensuring team deliverables are monitored and achieved.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Chartership with a relevant professional engineering body.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and operating procedures.
• Understanding of engineering lifecycle based on CICWP.

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

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.