Lead Design Engineer (12 month FTC) - WarringtonLead Design EngineerWhat is the key purpose of this role?Job Purpose Responsible for leading the delivery of engineering design tasks or projects to meet agreed time, cost, and quality objectives. This includes the line management of design engineers and third-party suppliers.To lead the delivery of Radioactive Material (RAM) transport engineering activities and projects and provide technical advice to NTS and Clients.What do I need to excel in this role?Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed The role requires an experienced professional design engineer with sufficient knowledge and experience to define and lead an engineering activity or small projectTypical qualifications, experience and skills required are: Relevant degree in engineering (ideally mechanical), or equivalent academic qualifications and experience.Recognised professional engineering qualification.Demonstrable experience/knowledge/understanding of engineering design and substantiation as applied to RAM transport.Ability to define scopes of work, including development of technical risk identification and mitigation strategies.Ability to work and communicate effectively with other areas of NTS and or the Client to ensure solutions meet the stated intent.Live the following guiding culture principles:Freedom – will create an environment where our people have the freedom to perform.Helpfulness – will work together to help each other and our customers.Drive – be confident, curious, and innovative.What are the benefits of working at NTS?We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse organisation, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.Diversity and inclusion is our top priority, and we embrace uniqueness. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a welcoming and inclusive workplace where our people are able to bring their whole selves to work.All applicants from the NDA Group of companies may be eligible for protection of certain elements of their T&Cs when voluntarily taking up employment with another NDA Group Company. If successful in your application, your existing Group Employer’s HR team will collaborate with the new Group Employer’s HR team to ensure that the appropriate protections are implemented into your contract offer. For further details, please contact a member of your current HR teamThe companyWe are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.