At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational readiness for new plant systems and ensure safe transitions to routine operations.
- Company: A leading nuclear operations firm committed to safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, medical cover, flexible working hours, and professional development support.
- Other info: Inclusive culture prioritising mental health and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital industry while promoting safety and teamwork.
- Qualifications: Experience in nuclear operations and proven leadership in regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Commissioning Operability Manager
Responsible for leading operational readiness activities to ensure new or modified plant systems are safely transitioned from commissioning into routine operations.
Working closely with project teams, contractors and the client, the role ensures People, Plant and Procedures are fully prepared to support operational commencement.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a strong safety culture, promoting nuclear, radiological, environmental and conventional safety standards.
- Support the Start Up Manager in leading multidisciplinary start‑up and operational readiness teams.
- Develop readiness strategies, criteria and assurance processes to achieve operational milestones.
- Coordinate readiness reviews and ensure plant, personnel and procedures are prepared for operation.
- Lead the transition from project delivery and commissioning into operational status.
- Define operational structures, staffing requirements and competency frameworks.
- Oversee development and validation of operating procedures, maintenance instructions and operational documentation.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear licence conditions, safety case requirements and regulatory expectations.
- Manage start‑up resources, priorities and stakeholder relationships to support successful project delivery.
- Work with commissioning teams to ensure operational requirements are incorporated into testing and validation activities.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
- Significant experience in nuclear operations, operational readiness, commissioning, engineering or plant start‑up environments.
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams within highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of nuclear safety, operational governance, safety cases and regulatory compliance.
- Experience delivering operational readiness and transition‑to‑operation programmes.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, planning and communication skills.
Benefits and Work‑Life Balance
- Competitive package to retain and attract top talent.
- UK employees receive free single medical cover, a digital GP service and family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance programmes.
- Reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships.
- Flexibility with hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and the business.
- Culture and Inclusion
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity.
We place people at the heart of our business, promoting a culture of caring and supporting positive mental health.
Inclusion is embedded in everything we do, welcoming and supporting all employees regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or pregnancy status.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy, including those seeking flexible working and those who may not meet all of the listed requirements.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team.
As a Disability Confident employer, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants and support during the recruitment process.
Eligible for EEO, including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters.
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Contact Details:
PAE Government Services Inc. Recruitment Team
