Join us in building a carbon-free future!
Engineers at AtkinsRéalis are at the heart of delivering transformative projects in the UK nuclear industry, reducing carbon emissions whilst achieving future energy security. Your work will span across areas including new nuclear power station design, developing fusion technologies, or implementing new nuclear waste management processes.
Our success is driven by our people’s diversity of thought, expertise, and passion. If you have the passion to join some of these exciting projects, then we would love to discuss how we can use your capabilities to help deliver success.
Simply put, our flexible and hybrid working policies are designed to help you get the most out of life. And when you join us, you will be a part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
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Your Purpose:
- You will be working within the Nuclear and Power area of the business in the Power New Build team where your goal is to support the winning and delivery of numerous projects in the area of nuclear operations. The Chief Engineer - Nuclear Operations Support role will be dynamic, and involve enhancing the development of skills and capabilities in our engineering and technical teams.
- You will primarily work within the Nuclear New Build markets, but may also be involved with Decommissioning and Disposal, Net Zero, and Defence and Generation projects.
- Our Nuclear and Power clients work within highly regulated environments, and you will be in the heart of multi-disciplinary teams helping to deliver strategic advice and overseeing complex, unique, and interesting projects, helping our clients to prepare for nuclear operations.
- The main aspects of this role will require the development of a pipeline of work that helps us grow and then deploy capable staff as our clients’ projects move from construction through commissioning and pre-operations into operations. This will include taking the lead on working at a strategic level with our clients; advising on capability requirements within the Nuclear and Power business; supervising and guiding the delivery of high-quality technical work, and providing assistance on proposals and bids for future projects.
- Supporting operational power plants will involve aiding the operational focus of our clients, and our projects, as well as providing strategic input into maintenance, equipment reliability and operational strategies.
- Read more about the Power New Build business here: Power New Build | SNC-Lavalin, Atkins, Faithful + Gould (snclavalin.com)
What you can bring:
At AtkinsRéalis we are looking for a person with prior experience in leading Nuclear Operational Support activities, including but not limited to:
- Operational Roles and/or Operational Support Roles at operational Nuclear Power Plants (ideally PWR technology plants).
Senior leadership experience in large nuclear utilities or their strategic supply chain.
Credibility as a nuclear professional, with behaviours and competencies that support a strong nuclear safety culture.
Experience in the construction, commissioning and pre-operational environments with a strategic view of international best practice and operational focus.
Experience in the maintenance and outage environments for a nuclear power plant, bringing a strategic view of international best practice and the execution of work. - We need someone with a good mix of technical and operational skills/experience, and leadership competencies, who can develop the right skills in our teams, and build on the knowledge/ experience that we have in our organisation to equip us to support our clients in the latter stages of major nuclear new build projects and into the operational phases.
- We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and skills and take a strengths-based approach, looking to fit roles to the applicant’s strengths to allow them to support the success of the business and the development of their own careers.
- Within the application process, we would be pleased to hear about what you feel your strengths are and how you could contribute to our organisation.
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Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
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Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
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More about us:
AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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