Hazards Engineer / Senior Hazards Engineer

Do you enjoy working in safety critical industries? Do you enjoy delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Are you passionate about building strong teams of technical specialists?  Join us as a Hazards Engineer / Senior Hazards Engineer and play a vital role in assessing the risks for our nuclear clients, helping them and us to realise out low carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people.
Your Purpose:

This exciting role focuses on internal and external hazards assessments and analyses, with a strong emphasis on building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional technical work, and cultivating long-lasting client relationships. On a typical day working in this role, you might be leading the delivery of high-profile hazards safety cases interfacing with civil, process or other engineering disciplines. On another day, you may be pioneering an innovative solution to evaluate the impact of meteorological hazards on the existing UK nuclear fleet. If you are more numerically minded, you could be responsible for delivery of detailed analysis to support internal and external hazard assessments (e.g. fire, flooding, seismic).

This role will also provide you with the opportunity to work with diverse clients from nuclear new build (including fusion and SMR), defence and nuclear generation You will be keen to support technical delivery of projects, address technically complex problems and present the solutions to stakeholders. You will have the drive to deliver excellent technical work, paying attention to detail without missing out on the bigger picture. 

You will have the opportunity to contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within AtkinsRéalis, taking advantage of the global expertise we have to foster collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will also develop and mentor junior engineers to further support our growth and improve our capability for project delivery to clients whilst strengthening your leadership skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our 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.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

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 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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