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Do you enjoy working in safety critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technical problems? Are you looking for a new challenge in your career but with the right work-life balance?
Join us as a Nuclear Safety / System Engineer in our Nuclear & Power Division and you'll deliver innovative consultancy advice to support our clients through the completion of safety assessments, engineering / design substantiation and operational support.
In the Nuclear Safety and System Engineering teams, you will join an expanding group supporting nuclear generation, new build and decommissioning markets. You’ll help solve a wide variety of interesting problems for our clients during a significant period of growth in the nuclear industry. As you progress you will develop and mentor teams of engineers to further support our growth.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you.
Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
Read more about how you can thrive with us.
Your purpose
To provide engineering and safety advice during the design, operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and for the production of nuclear safety documentation as part of the Site Licence Conditions.
You’ll enjoy addressing interesting problems in safety critical systems through production of nuclear safety cases, engineering substantiation, system design and operational support to nuclear facilities.
In doing so you’ll take pride in your attention to detail and delivering quality services to our clients.
You will also enjoy providing technical input to bids and help define the approach to unique single and multi-disciplinary projects.
What you can bring
- A love of addressing interesting technical problems in the nuclear industry during a period of significant growth and change.
- You’ll love engaging and working with colleagues and clients to address these problems and through your attention to detail will enjoy presenting technically complex work to a variety of stakeholders.
- You’ll be good at optimising your time to maximise whatever time you have available. You will also be motivated by a fast paced work environment.
- Dependent on your experience you will help develop and grow teams of engineers to support delivery to our clients.
As a minimum we need you to be
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in engineering or technical field.
- Proactive with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing roles and priorities within a fast paced consultancy environment.
- Able to produce and review high-quality technical reports.
Why work for Atkins
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 Atkins. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.
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.
More about us
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 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.
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. 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.
