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Senior C&I Engineer (Nuclear Defence)

Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Overview

Are you good at leading and developing others while managing multiple project and tasks to meet changing demands and find the best solution for your needs? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and stretching out of your comfort zone?

You'll enjoy working with clients, colleagues and various stakeholders, simplifying concepts so that they can easily understand them and learn from your experience. You'll be a good communicator, proactive in liaising with clients to identify their needs and new opportunities for you and your team to support. You'll take ownership for the delivery of your work and your team and will be dependable, delivering on your commitments. You'll be a natural reviewing and producing high quality technical documentation while meeting delivery and cost requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting nuclear defence projects. This is an opportunity for you to take another step in your career as a Technical Leader. To benefit from the collective experience of the team and our clients, and drive innovative thinking, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive office/site environment for a minimum of half of your working week.

About your team:

The focus of our Nuclear business is our people and through them building and developing new long-term relationships with clients in the sector, of which we hold a number of long-term framework contracts through which we deliver our clients work. You'll be part of a truly diverse Control & Instrumentation team; we pride ourselves on coming from over 10 different countries with wide-ranging educational backgrounds. You will enjoy access to the industry's most significant players, and you'll have a varied work diet with the possibility to get involved in non-technical areas should you be interested in. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible/hybrid working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Your role

The role will entail leading projects to deliver C&I solutions for the refurbishment and decommissioning of nuclear infrastructure. Day-to-day activities may include the following:

  • Production of clear and concise technical reports.
  • Review and verification of technical documentation produced by others.
  • Production of Safety Case documentation.
  • Technical Leadership of C&I teams on large projects or multi-discipline teams on simple projects.
  • Delivery of technical solutions to complex problems.
  • Regular communication with clients and stakeholders, building and nurturing strong relationships with them.
  • Production of bids and proposals.
  • You will take responsibility for the delivery of your work and your team.
  • You will work closely with clients and stakeholders both remotely and from their premises.
Nuclear Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146491

Salary range

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Shamily Gopal

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About you

In addition to having excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Relevant qualifications in electronic engineering, control engineering, safety-critical systems or equivalent.
  • Senior technical practitioner able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and with extensive experience in using fundamental engineering skills while leading and developing others.
  • Strong understanding of nuclear safety case requirements.
  • Demonstrable experience in nuclear defence projects.

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience in functional safety and safety critical C&I systems design.
  • An understanding of commercial and client management principles.
  • Sound commercial acumen.
  • Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
  • Proven record of delivering technically challenging projects.
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.

Find out more.

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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