Design Authority Governance & Compliance

• Discharge Design Authority responsibilities in line with waste arrangements, consistent with INSAG‑19 guidance, ONR expectations, and requirements covering both conventional and post‑closure safety.
• Coordinate technical oversight and governance activities on behalf of the Head of Design Authority & Technical Control.
• Ensure changes to design intent and technical baselines are properly controlled, reviewed, and sentenced.

Technical Integration & Requirements Management

• Oversee the generation, management, and approval of requirements within relevant technical areas.
• Review and accept in‑house and externally produced designs, ensuring all aspects—including safety, cost, operability, and maintainability—have been fully considered.
• Maintain visibility of design maturity and ensure alignment with programme strategy and technical baselines.

Strategic Advice & Stakeholder Support

• Provide authoritative technical advice to programme and strategy stakeholders, identifying essential or beneficial design interventions.
• Maintain an overview of buildability, operability, and maintainability considerations, advising Duty Holders of any issues or risks.
• Use in‑house subject matter experts where appropriate to support decision‑making and technical assurance.

Delegated Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated authority for specific artefacts, topics, or subject areas as agreed with the relevant Design Authority Lead, based on experience, skills, and technical knowledge.