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Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for Principal Design Manager – R&D Process Development. Based at our Capenhurst location. you’ll manage all of the requirements and technical activities for a given project or project scope (categorised as highly complex or of significant value to Urenco). This role offers a hybrid working model with two working from home days. 

Team and Interfaces:
• Develop multi-discipline Design and Project Execution Capability for R&D project delivery
• Develop and maintain relationships with key 3rd Party suppliers.
• Support internal stakeholders including: Chemists, Engineering, Compliance and Programme Management as well as Compliance departments, Stakeholders for approval of REP/CEP submissions.
• Mentor inexperienced discipline engineers and help to ensure they receive sufficient support from more experienced colleagues
• There is a particularly important relationship with the R&D Programme Manager who is accountable for oversight of the R&D Project Programme

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do: (4-6 bullet pointed list of key responsibilities)

The role holder plays a pivotal role in developing Design Management Plans for complex multi-discipline R&D projects, this includes:
• Working with Design Engineers and Scientists from all disciplines to promote efficient project processes.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with 3rd Party Suppliers
• Tailoring R&D Project Engineering Management Processes to support the agile approach required for engineering within R&D
• Ensuring R&D Designs and Design Information are suitable for handover to other parts of Urenco after successful testing, characterisation and qualification
• Develop multi-discipline Design and Project Execution Capability for R&D project delivery
• Develop and maintain relationships with key 3rd Party suppliers.
• Support internal stakeholders including: Chemists, Engineering, Compliance and Programme Management as well as Compliance departments, Stakeholders for approval of REP/CEP submissions.
• Mentor inexperienced discipline engineers and help to ensure they receive sufficient support from more experienced colleagues
• Coordinate multi-discipline Engineering within R&D and must therefore have a solid appreciation of how the different engineering fields contribute to deliver a safe / fit-for-purpose design.
• Coordinate and oversee Design Reviews, Hazard Studies and agrees the Engineering deliverables required.
• The role holder has an important role in developing R&D’s Project Delivery capability for Engineering Projects and separating this function from delivery of front-end research or lab based experiments.
• The role holder will play a key role in ensuring R&D Designs can be smoothly transferred to other parts of Urenco
• Focusing on results orientation, demonstrating an interest in technology, an ability to motivate and a concern for engineering standards.
• Operational management of a multidiscipline design team of senior engineers (2-10 reports)
• Ensure consistency, completeness and optimization between engineering discipline areas
• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture and perform analysis to create a ‘learning from experience’ behaviour
• Developing relationships with a network of 3rd Party Suppliers to supplement and support in-house resource where appropriate
• Allocate design resources agreed with Discipline Leads in support of the R&D Project programme
• Interface with Chemists, R&D Design Authority and incorporate customer and site license condition requirements.


What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Degree or equivalent engineering qualification in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline supported by an anticipated minimum 10-15 years’ experience ideally spanning practical end-use as well as front end roles.
• Chartered member of a relevant Engineering Institute or equivalent Scientific affiliation.
• Several years’ experience in co-ordination of complex multi-faceted projects relating to high hazard, highly regulated technical fields.
• We are looking for a flexible individual with wide ranging experience across a number of relevant fields
• Capability to manage complex projects with a multidiscipline team of Senior Scientists and Engineers.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of all aspects of pilot plant design including interfaces and boundary limits.
• Ability to solve complex issues requiring scientific knowledge to meet customer, license and legislation requirements.
• Capability to translate company and customer demands into User Requirement Specifications, Business Cases requirements and specifications in specific design and engineering solutions

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.


Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.