Quality Engineer - Nuclear

Help us shape the new age of nuclear.

Are you looking for the next stage in your career? Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So, when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie.

Working within Nuclear and Power, Power New Build group, you will be an integral part of delivering exciting large nuclear new build projects such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and a variety of other major upcoming prospects.

Join us as Quality Engineer and become part of a growing capability that will give you great opportunities to develop while delivering client work that contributes directly to the UK’s Net Zero targets.

Your purpose:

• Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary client delivery team.
• Deliver quality assignments to the highest professional standards, with integrity and pride.
• Engage with clients openly and with confidence, always representing our corporate values.
• Apply your engineering and quality management expertise for clients and our business alike.
• Create high standard client deliverables such as reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Applying continuous improvement methodology to achieve sustainable change for our business.
• Help us to win more work by identifying opportunities and communicating effectively with our business leads.
• Contribute to the client and business forums and support our ambitions for growth in our key markets.

What you can bring?

In addition to having strong technical, organisational and communication skills* (see below), you’ll also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes:

• Strong communication skills with ability to help influence others and build effective sustainable relationships.
• Auditor with good observational and interview skills, expert knowledge of QEHS ISO standards with demonstrable audit experience.
• Strong experience directly related to quality management, quality assurance, manufacturing surveillance, or similar.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and ISO standards and codes.
• Confidence when engaging with our clients and ability to provide constructive challenge.
• A can-do attitude and ability to pick up new challenges.
• Willing and able to travel as a normal part of the working week.
• A degree in a related engineering-based discipline (e.g., civil/mechanical/process/electrical/instrumentation). (Is this a given – could we say desirable – e.g., QA experience can be transferrable from other industries and not specifically Engineering).
• A proactive approach to quality, safety, security, and environment, engaging others to develop culture of excellence.

You may also demonstrate a selection of the following desirable requirements:

• Direct, relevant nuclear sector experience.
• Experience of site-based operations, construction, or commissioning.
• Knowledge of safely on construction sites, including risk assessment techniques.

Additional Information and Benefits:

• Travel to client sites will be necessary, and/or you may be seconded into client offices.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.
• Flexible working options will be considered for this vacancy.
• Please refer to our website for full details of our benefits package, which includes the opportunity to purchase up to 15 days’ additional annual leave per year on top of our standard 25 days paid annual leave.

AtkinsRéalis develops our employees through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have a programme of in-house and well as external training for all our engineers.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

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

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Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge, and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

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Additional Information:

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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