Roles and Responsibilities
- Developing and controlling Technical Configuration Baselines for NWS projects
- Developing the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to relevant projects and its adoption within relevant business functions
- Facilitate the development of stakeholder requirements (also referred to as Sponsor’s Requirements), identifying associated assumptions and risks and co-ordinating assessments required for proposed changes
- Developing System Requirements for Disposal Systems, in accordance with relevant procedures, and maintaining traceability to Sponsor’s Requirements
- Developing Verification & Validation plans and associated Information Requirements for characterisation and research activities
- Developing, co-ordinating and controlling Concept of Operations and Lifecycle Concepts in close liaison with relevant stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Developing and controlling architectures and interfaces that support integration and assessment of disposal system requirements and constraints
- Developing and controlling the use of system models, using appropriate methods, to support system definition, analysis and cross-functional communication
- Support the development of Systems Engineering capability across NWS, including the development of procedures, tools and staff skills
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead and manage team of requirements management specialists (including staff and task-based resources)
- Performance Management, including measurement and improvement of self and team, goal and priority setting
- Co-ordinate development plans for individuals and team
- Absence and Welfare Management
- Budget and Procurement Management
- Risk Management
- May receive Design Authority delegations for control of system requirements and disposal system configuration
Experience Required
Essential
- Several years’ experience of systems engineering and requirements management in complex projects and programmes (ideally nuclear or infrastructure sectors)
- Experience of developing MBSE models and of applying MBSE to engineering projects
- Experience of developing and managing technical configuration baselines in engineering projects
- Communication, influencing and change management skills necessary to develop and roll-out new techniques and approaches
- Experience of working with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop lifecycle concepts, elicit requirements and develop system architectures
- Experience of managing a team of technical staff, including in the development of engineered systems
Desirable
- Understanding of the iterative process of disposal system development
- Knowledge of the disposal system safety case and the scientific basis for disposal of radioactive waste
- Experience of a range of overseas radioactive waste management programmes and knowledge of UK radioactive wastes
- Experience of regulatory requirements regarding higher activity waste management, including intelligent customer and competency management
- Leadership and influencing skills required, together with strong interpersonal and communication skills, resilience, and proven ability to behave professionally in challenging circumstances