Infrastructure Engineering Manager

Assystem GmbH; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee the Infrastructure Design Authority on a major infrastructure program in the East Midlands. This role requires strong leadership and technical oversight across multiple disciplines, ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess solid engineering background and proven experience in requirements management. Applicants must meet security vetting requirements and demonstrate commitment to diversity and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in infrastructure and construction.
• Proven experience in managing complex engineering requirements.
• Understanding of regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering management support and integrate multiple disciplines.
• Manage engineering activities across the project's full lifecycle.
• Lead requirements management and systems integration for the project.
• Oversee the technical assurance process with SMEs.

Skills

Engineering management

Technical oversight

Systems engineering principles

Requirements management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Our Vacancy# Infrastructure Engineering Manager* Defence* Permanent /* Derby* United Kingdom* 29/01/26* On site* ShareAssystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.## Job DescriptionYour Mission:We are seeking an experienced **Engineering Manager** to support the **Infrastructure Design Authority** on a major, high-profile infrastructure programme. This is a key leadership role providing technical oversight, assurance, and integration across multiple engineering disciplines throughout the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities* Provide Engineering Management support within the Infrastructure Design Authority, integrating **Civil & Structural, Fire, Electrical, and Mechanical** disciplines.* Manage all engineering activity and deliver technical oversight across the **full lifecycle**, from concept and design through construction and handover.* Act as the **single point of contact** for the **Governance & Assurance Intelligent Customer** capability, representing the client’s technical interests.* Lead **technical requirements management and systems integration** for an infrastructure project, ensuring end-to-end traceability.* Oversee the **technical assurance process**, working with SMEs to ensure designs and construction meet **regulatory, operational, safety, and business** requirements.* Collaborate closely with **Design Authority, Digital, B&I, Quality, Construction, HSE, and Project Management** teams to enable seamless delivery.* Develop and maintain **project-specific technical governance and assurance artefacts**, working with partners and suppliers to ensure alignment and compliance. Strong **engineering background**, with the ability to apply technical expertise within a **complex infrastructure and construction environment**. Proven experience in **requirements management**, with a solid understanding of **systems engineering principles**, including the **V-Model** or equivalent lifecycle methodologies. Demonstrated understanding of how **large, complex infrastructure projects** are delivered, with the ability to maintain **technical oversight across the full project lifecycle**. Be part of dynamic construction and engineering projects Work in a collaborative and professional environment Develop your skills within a structured and well-supported team Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.* These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.* All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.We will consider Inside IR35 Contractors or permanent staff.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.