Nuclear Waste Services has a vacancy for a Transport Assessment / Transport Planner Manager within the structures and civil infrastructure team, flexible working across the NWS estate.
Integrated into the Transport Infrastructure Team the Transport Assessment / Transport Planner Manager will lead the transport planning and Transport Assessment works for the multi-modal concept design of transport infrastructure necessary for the construction and operation of a Geological Disposal Facility. They will be responsible for managing work undertaken by the supply chain which will involve the scoping, co-ordination and oversight of single, and multi-discipline design projects to the required scope, quality standards, schedule and cost. In addition, they will guide the direction of the Transport Statement / Transport Assessment required for the deep geological borehole DCO, and act as Intelligent Customer.
- Translate programme requirements and provide solutions through design engineering.
- Deliver design outputs working with the engineering team and other Technical teams e.g. Safety Cases
- Experience of the Engineering design lifecycle, cost control and scheduling.
- Lead, direct, & control Engineering activities to the required standards, and ensure effective team leadership, and performance driven culture.
- Provide ongoing assurance that Engineering processes & procedures are fit for purpose and assure compliance.
- Management responsibility for direct reports within the Engineering Managers (Design) team and supply chain contractors (where appropriate)
Additional Responsibilities
- Team leadership >10 FTE
- Interface with stakeholders across NWS, up to and including N-1.
- Interface with external stakeholders, including customers and supply chain
- Good first degree in an Engineering discipline & recognised practitioner in management of civil, nuclear & mining projects, or operations
- Strong technical background and a sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice.
- Deep knowledge of industry standards, processes, procedures, methods and principles
- Leadership, influence & communication/interpersonal skills
- Chartered or working towards chartership
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.