Head of Design Authority

Help us to make a world of difference

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 a Head of Design Authority. Based at our Almelo or Gronau locations, the role offers hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 days working from home).

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we’re 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.

Based at our Almelo or Gronau locations (either site would be suitable) you’ll formm part of the Engineering & Design Authority leadership team. This function will provide the centre of excellence regarding Plant Design and Technology, Design Assurance and Governance for the entire Urenco Group.

- Engineering and Design Authority is a Global function that provides Engineering services to supports Urenco’s operations in order to improve performance and to solve complex technical/design issues delivers the design of Urenco’s Core Facilities, including oversight of external design & engineering service providers provides full governance, assurance and design expertise provides Engineering services to Group and Site project teams provides independent role of Project Assurance.
- Extensive knowledge of engineering and design and
- understanding of the nuclear industry.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of high hazard
- safety environments, and the regulatory environment
- Understanding of commercial market and developments
- that will impact the business/ engineering
- Experience of knowledge management, and analysis
- and prioritisation
- Working with and managing external vendors
- Experience of managing and influencing stakeholders as
- a ‘support’ or ‘advisory’ function
- Successfully leading teams to deliver projects across
- international boundaries.
- Leading the development and delivery of major
- engineering design projects.
- Project management skills in complex and technical
- engineering environments.
- Experience of working with a range of plant operational
- environments including technical, engineering.
- Leading visible and important projects and initiatives in changing and challenging financial situations.
- Actively collaborates to form winning teams
- Embraces continuous improvement and innovation
- Empowers by holding self and others accountable
- Embodies transparency, respect and inclusivity
- Ensures physical and psychological safety and maintains integrity
- Acts consciously with a broader and longer-term
- perspective in mind
- Motivated to develop and see change through.
- Ability to shape company performance and make an impact
- Achieving end goals, continuously improving own standards