Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and co-ordinate requirements management activities for projects on the Low Level Waste Repository site, including requirements definition, verification and validation.
- Facilitate inter-disciplinary working and the application of Systems Engineering processes across NWS projects and programmes, with a particular focus on the Low Level Waste Repository site.
- Support relevant Delegated Design Authorities in maintaining control of configuration and design intent, including requirements and other configuration items.
- Support the development of Systems Engineering capability within NWS including development of constituent capability elements: people, process and tools.
- With a matrix working context, contribute resource and expertise to support the full range of Systems Engineering & Requirements activities, including:
- 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 inputting to system models, using appropriate methods, to support system definition, analysis and cross-functional communication
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead and manage staff and Agency Supply Worker resources in delivery of Project Systems Engineering
- 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
- Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical discipline, or demonstration of equivalent accredited learning
- Experience of systems engineering and/or requirements management in support of technical projects and operations
- Experience in through-life management of facilities and assets
- Experience of leading technical teams and facilitating interdisciplinary working
- Communication, influencing and change management skills necessary to develop and roll-out new techniques and approaches
Desirable
- Experience of management and disposal of radioactive waste, or other high-hazard and regulated industries
- Leadership and influencing skills required, together with strong interpersonal and communication skills, resilience, and proven ability to behave professionally in challenging circumstances
- Registration (or working towards registration) with a relevant professional body