In-Service Inspection Discipline Leader

As In-Service Inspection Discipline Leader, you drive the technical coordination of the team responsible for monitoring and inspection systems for LFR and other nuclear projects. You provide engineering leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient deliverables, aligning design intent with manufacturability and operations. You’ll lead cross-functional collaboration, oversee SQEP processes, and guide continuous improvement within the discipline.

This role offers scope to influence safety culture and technical excellence in a regulated environment.
Permanent contract
Lead the technical development of the In-Service Inspection and coordinate the discipline team
Ensure deliverables meet technical content and quality standards, reporting to the Head of Unit
Advise on Engineering Design Plans and deliverables lists within the discipline
Support resource management, recruitment, performance evaluation, and training within the unit
Implement engineering procedures and compliance with legislative requirements
Support SQEP process management within the disciplinary unit
Deliver tasks efficiently within the unit's technical discipline and meet quality objectives
Ensure engineering output adheres to standards, legislation, and contractual requirements
Coordinate responses to external regulator and client comments and design changes
Provide guidance on applicable procedures, codes, and standards for design substantiation
Approve engineered solutions and chair compliance reviews when delegated
Define delivery priority for technical documents when delegated
Escalate complex multidisciplinary issues and seek guidance from upper management
Support continuous improvement and contribute to unit estimates (man-hours, procurement costs)
Assist HU to identify scope and cost impacts from external requirements
Define training programs for the Disciplinary Section
Ensure adherence to Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety systems and organizational model
Support technical discussions with External Entities
Foster collaboration across mechanical, electrical, automation, and systems teams
Promote safety, quality, innovation, and technical excellence within the discipline
Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent in physics, materials, non-destructive testing
Experience coordinating teams on engineering aspects of inspection methods in nuclear environments
Knowledge of inspection methods in nuclear environments and NDT (e.g., ultrasound, eddy current, visual)
Experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments with understanding of safety aspects
Min 10 years of engineering experience with NDT, nuclear inspection, or metrology services
Knowledge of applicable In-Service Inspection standards (AFCEN RCC-MRx, RSE-M, ASME XI, ENIQ, IAEA guidelines)
Strong understanding of manufacturing, assembly, and system integration constraints (a plus)

Experience with suppliers and managing technical interfaces in complex projects
Exposure to nuclear or regulated environments preferred
Proven ability to lead technical activities within a discipline
Experience resolving cross-domain design issues
Familiarity with the U.S. regulatory framework
For Italy:
Italian language (C1+); for France:
French language (C1+)

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