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Hazards Engineer / Senior Hazards Engineer

Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Do you thrive in safety-critical environments and enjoy solving technically complex challenges? Are you motivated by building and leading high-performing teams of specialists? Join us as a Hazards Engineer / Senior Hazards Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in assessing arising from internal and external hazards for a variety of nuclear clients and contributing to the advancement of low-carbon energy solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment alongside industry leading experts, where your efforts will help to shape a safer, more sustainable future.

Your role

  • Lead internal and external hazard assessments and safety case delivery across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Develop and apply innovative solutions to assess hazards such as fire, flooding, seismic, and meteorological hazards.
  • Deliver high-quality technical analysis while balancing attention to detail with broader project objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships by presenting clear and effective solutions to complex challenges.
  • Support technical delivery across diverse projects and technologies , including both nuclear new build such as Hinkley Point C / Sizewell C, Small Modular Reactors and Nuclear Fusion projects; as well as generating fleet and defence clients
  • Collaborate with global experts to drive best practices and enhance project outcomes.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening team capability and supporting business growth.
Nuclear Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-159806

Salary range

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Shamily Gopal

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About you

  • You bring strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in safety-critical industries.
  • You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, communicate complex ideas clearly, and work collaboratively to support high-performing teams.
  • You are detail-oriented, driven to deliver high-quality outcomes, and confident in tackling complex challenges while contributing innovative ideas and mentoring others.
  • You have experience in fire and consequence modelling using tools such as CFAST or equivalent industry-standard software for other hazards to support safety assessments, engineering analysis, and project delivery.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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