Senior Engineer - Fusion & Advanced Reactors

Let's lead the new age of nuclear.

Are you excited to be part of fast paced and complex projects at the cutting edge of the nuclear industry? AtkinsRéalis is looking to grow our team of mechanical engineers within the Fusion and Advanced Reactors team of the Nuclear & Power business. How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Working within our Fusion and Advanced Reactors team, you’ll be joining an enthusiastic group who are delivering projects across the advanced reactor design and fusion markets; all of which demand a multi-disciplinary approach to deliver solutions to problems that have not yet been broached in the nuclear engineering industry.

As a Senior Engineer within our team, you will have a strong technical background and broad experience in similar roles with specific emphasis design solutions to meet challenging requirements.  You will be expected to engage with existing and prospective clients, working at their sites, and invest time in understanding their issues, goals, and processes. Your work will be diverse and questioning and will include delivery of projects, and supervising teams. You will bring sound commercial awareness when supervising teams to effectively deliver tasks for multiple workstreams and to deliver to time, quality, and cost.

Role requirements:

Essential criteria -

• Degree qualified mechanical engineer (or other relevant qualification).
• Experience in at least one of the following technical areas: thermal power cycles, heat transfer, fluid flow, structural hand calculations, design codes and standards, finite element analysis, design for manufacture, manufacturing techniques, practical vacuum technology, cryogenic systems, or novel mechanical systems.
• Established capability in originating and progressing designs from concept through to detailed design, to a given set of requirements and constraints.
• Demonstrable experience of requirements captures and task specification.
• Generating high quality technical documentation, for example engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets and technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and manage critical interfaces on major projects.
• Knowledge and experience in relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to lead the contribution of less-experienced engineers, monitoring their progress and providing constructive feedback.        
• Chartered with a relevant professional institute (or approaching application for registration).

Desirable -

• Experience in leading a team in a technical project environment.
• Experience in the design, development, and construction or design validation project requiring integration of mechanical, electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and the ability to apply V&V techniques across different phases of product development.
• Experience in producing bids and proposals or placing contracts with industry.
• Experience in project management, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

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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