Principal Engineer - C&I

Are you good at leading and developing others while managing multiple projects 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 you bring clarity in ambiguous situations. 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. You’ll enjoy mentoring and coaching others to help them develop, solve problems and make decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects covering a broad range of clients from Nuclear New Build, Decommissioning, existing Nuclear Generation and Nuclear Fusion. This is an opportunity for you to take another step in your career as a Technical Leader and Line Manager.

The role can be delivered following a hybrid working arrangement between our Bristol office, client offices or sites and from your home. Every project is different, so this will vary depending on your client’s, your project teams, and your needs, but two days of office/site presence will be expected as a minimum.

About your team:

The focus of our Nuclear & Power 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 Electrical, Control & Instrumentation team; we pride ourselves on coming from over 11 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.

What you’ll be doing?

The role will entail leading projects to deliver C&I solutions for the construction of new nuclear stations and systems at fusion research facilities, support the operation of the existing nuclear generating fleet and decommission nuclear sites. Day-to-day activities may include the following:

• Production of clear and concise technical reports and drawings.
• Develop capability through mentoring and coaching.
• 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.

What you can bring?

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.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in functional safety and safety critical C&I systems design.
• Experience delivering projects for UK nuclear licensees.
• 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 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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