Senior / Principal Engineer - Nuclear Operations Support

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What you’ll be doing:

Engineers at AtkinsRéalis are at the heart of delivering transformative projects in the UK nuclear industry, reducing carbon emissions whilst achieving future energy security. Your work will span across areas including new nuclear power station design, developing fusion technologies, or implementing new nuclear waste management processes.

You will be working within the Nuclear and Power area of the business in the Power New Build team where your goal is to support the winning and delivery of numerous projects in nuclear operations. The main aspects of this role will require the development 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. This will include taking the lead on working at a strategic level with our clients; advising on capability requirements within the Nuclear and Power business and supervising and guiding the delivery of high-quality technical work., and providing assistance on proposals and bids for future projects.

What you can bring:

Ideally applicants will be:

At AtkinsRéalis we are looking for a person with prior experience in leading Nuclear Operational Support activities, including but not limited to:

• Previously experienced in Operational Roles and/or Operational Support Roles at operational Nuclear Power Plants (ideally PWR technology plants).
• Credible as a nuclear professional, with behaviours and competencies that support a strong nuclear safety culture.
• Experienced in the construction, commissioning, and pre-operational environments with a strategic view of international best practice and operational focus.
• Experienced in the maintenance and outage environments for a nuclear power plant, 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.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many qualified people looking to further their career but are unable to commit to full time employment. We understand the importance of a work-life balance and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate your individual needs. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultancy firms and is commensurate with experience / qualifications. Our default of 25-days leave per year plus bank holidays can be adapted to suit your ambitions, with options to buy or sell leave.

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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