Technical Director, Decommissioning

Provide a fresh and innovative approach to decommissioning challenges through identification of technologies and approaches. As a senior leader you will work closely with clients to understand problems and lead our talented teams to deliver safe and cost-effective solutions. You will benefit from working with a large group of solution-based experts and have access to interesting and thought-provoking challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Decommissioning Market Director to achieve strategic goals.
• Support the bidding and delivery of projects within the Decommissioning market area as well as ensuring appropriate technical resource is allocated to the delivery of projects managed across the decommissioning business.
• Anticipate changes in technologies and guide the business direction and technical competence to ensure that the business is well positioned to exploit opportunities in these areas.
• Working in concert with other Technical Directors act as the ‘point of contact’ within the company for high level technical focus and ‘Thought Leadership’ around specific technologies and systems.
• Provide clear leadership in the delivery of projects in line with company standards and industry best practice.
• Ensure work within the team is undertaken with appropriate levels of governance and assurance.
• Be able to collaborate with multiple clients to set and agree meaningful targets and objectives.
• Deliver client expectation and drive towards a solution that has a positive impact upon shaping and influencing the client’s business. Can positively influence and shape the wider nuclear industry.
• Consistently manage and support a range of assignments from bid stage through to delivery.
• Lead on the development of Early Careers within the Decommissioning team.
• Be able to deliver technical solutions in the wider context of the industry. Shares knowledge through mentorship and coaching.
• Be able to solve complex problems and shares solutions to further develop the ability of the wider business as a result.
• Be able to establish and apply correct solutions; deliver novel solutions where appropriate.
• Have the ability to solve multiple complex problems and identify root causes whilst understanding the bigger picture context within both the specialist area of influence and broader industry.

What you’ll bring:

• You’ll need a strong understanding of the Nuclear decommissioning sector and specifically the services provided within it.
• A proven track record of problem solving and innovative thinking which has led to improvement in client outcomes.
• Technology focus and an ability to become a ‘Thought Leader’.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary technical environments, in a range of nuclear modes and organisations.
• Experienced in bidding, report writing, checking and approval of technical and commercial information.
• Expert knowledge about your service sector.  Be able to act as a Project Manager.
• Commercially experienced, with a credible reputation in the industry, or demonstrable record of project success and an extensive network of contacts.
• Should be confident to deliver presentations to formal industry forums.

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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