Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Electrical & Mechanical - High Voltage
- Bristol
- Nuclear
We are rapidly developing our teams to support the delivery of the next phase of New Nuclear Build. Join us in shaping the future of nuclear construction in the UK.
Our Nuclear New Build business is focused on supporting major stakeholders in the nuclear sector in achieving the new build renaissance. Many of our clients are entering a long-term construction phase and your role will be to provide support to these clients during what is a critical and exciting time for nuclear power in the UK.
Working as a Senior Authorised Person in our Nuclear New Build business, you will be responsible for the day-to-day application of safety from the system within the nuclear power plant in accordance with the EDF Hinkley Point C project safety rules, all licenses, regulating bodies, company business processes.
What you’ll be doing:
The skills we are looking for are:
- Hold an Authorisation as SAP E&M and SAP HV.
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Senior Authorisation Person (SAP E&M).
- As a minimum, entrants will be educated to HNC in a technical or engineering field (or acceptable equivalence).
- Candidates with previous power generation, process engineering or senior authorised persons roles may have an advantage.
- A background in equipment engineering (such as Mechanical, Piping, HVAC, Electrical and I&C) will be desirable. We are recruiting in the Bristol area where you will join a team with a diverse mix of people from all around the world focused on supporting HPC Project.
- The key part of this role is to act as a mentor and coach for those less experienced SAPs – coaching on the approach to a safety rules isolation, application of HU tools and being able to demonstrate high safety standards.
- The role requires full time at site and will progress to shift work as the project develops.
The main aspects of this role will require the development & delivery of a pipeline of work that helps us grow and then deploy capable staff as our clients’ projects move from construction through commissioning and pre-operations into operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations. This role requires a strong safety culture commensurate with nuclear and high hazard industry standards.
Engineers at AtkinsRéalis are at the heart of delivering transformative projects in the UK nuclear industry. There has never been a more exciting time to join the industry as we engineer a cleaner, zero-carbon future for our planet.
What you can bring:
At AtkinsRéalis we are looking for a person with prior experience in the industry with providing safe systems of work including but not limited to:
- Previously experienced in Senior Authorised Person or Authorised Person roles with knowledge of operational Nuclear Power Plants (ideally PWR technology plants), or another highly regulated industry will be desirable.
- Credible as a safety-conscious professional, with behaviours and competencies that support a strong safety and delivery culture.
- Experienced in the maintenance and outage environments for operational facilities, bringing a strategic view of international best practice and the execution of work.
- Motivated to apply a mixture of technical and operational expertise to develop the right skills in our teams to support our clients in the latter stages of major nuclear new build projects and into the operational phases.
- As we support our clients you will be expected to travel and work from client sites across as the role, project or secondment requires. This position requires you to be available to work on site during the commissioning and start-up activities.
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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