Senior Modelling & Simulation Consultant

Shaping a smarter, more agile world.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

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Join us as a Senior Modelling and Simulation Consultant in 'Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology' (ADS&T). You'll inspire teams that use Simulation Modelling to help our clients analyse, assess, and develop ways to mitigate some of the greatest challenges facing our planet and its people. We have a huge variety of projects on all the time, ranging from niche consultancy projects to large, high-profile programmes, so you'll always be able to keep yourself challenged.

Your purpose:

In this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:

• Scoping, directing and contributing to a wide range of evaluation and consulting engagements.
• Modelling of complex systems to support making judgements for public and private clients.
• Application of a wide range of modelling tools and techniques, including spreadsheet modelling, simulation, multi-criteria decision analysis and qualitative/soft analysis methods.
• Interfacing with customers to help define and clarify requirements.
• Collaborating with the wider AtkinsRéalis business to develop our broader simulation-emulation-digital twin capabilities.
• Generation of reports and presentation of findings to stakeholders.

In addition to client facing work, you will be expected to contribute to preparation of new proposals, management of consultancy projects and supervision of teams.

What can you bring:

At interview, you will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Strong analytical, systems thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to structure information, see and understand the ‘big picture’ and think about many things at once, as well as keeping track of the detail.
• The ability to define and execute a ‘Concept of Analysis’ (approach / plan) that meets customer needs, drawing on your awareness and practical experience of a range of simulation and modelling techniques.
• Experience in delivering presentations and directing workshops, pitching information at the right level of detail.
• A track record of effective liaison with clients and stakeholders.
• The ability to inspire small teams and work as part of a team in a working environment where there can be frequent change, uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Engineering, Science, or digitally focussed STEM-based education and or career.
• Experience using programming languages and scripting (i.e. Java, Python, VBA).
• Experience using, or understanding of COTS simulation, gaming products or specialist simulation tools: AnyLogic, Simul8, Simio etc.

Why AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Within ADS&T, we have signed the "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.

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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