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Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Project Engineer to join the Robotics & Technology team based in the Westlakes office in Whitehaven. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to support the delivery of novel robotics based projects on nuclear licensed sites.

The candidate will be responsible for the delivery of enabling works for system deployment, leading operations on client sites during the active demonstration of novel technologies, and support and oversight of the ongoing business-as-usual deployments of robotic systems on nuclear sites. The role will require frequent periods of time based on client sites, working with stakeholders to facilitate deployments.

The ideal candidate will have a background in operations and/or maintenance within a highly regulated industry.

Your role

  • Coordinate and oversee complex deployments of robotic systems, engaging with internal and external stakeholders across plant, engineering, construction, and project management disciplines.
  • Act as the operational lead during active demonstration of novel systems or activities, taking direct responsibility for hands‑on deployment of the systems; to safely and effectively prove the concept prior to handover into business-as-usual operations.
  • Lead enabling works for system deployments, including Glovebox and tasks suitability assessments and coordination of design and construction activities.
  • Autonomously develop and collaate documentation for system deployments including work pack documentation, operating instructions, method statements, and risk assessments.
  • Provide oversight of system deployments, supervision of operational activities and ensure operations are conducted in line with contractual arrangements and client requirements.
  • Develop and deliver training for internal and external system operators, including the production of training materials.
  • Manage system fleet, including logging the deployment history for each system, controlling configuration changes, and scheduling and supervising maintenance activities.
  • Support system integration activities and assist in the commissioning of new systems, including functional testing and verification of safety functions, prior to their active use on client sites.
Engineering

Location

Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146585

Salary range

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Shamily Gopal

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About you

  • Experience of working on a nuclear licenced site is essential.
  • Experience in writing technical documentation such as operation and maintenance manuals, operating instructions, method statements, and risk assessments.
  • Strong planning and coordination skills, with experience managing complex deployments or projects involving diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with robotic systems and/or automation technologies is beneficial but not essential.
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.

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