Consultant - Civil Nuclear

Decision Analysis Services Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company is seeking a Senior Consultant in Bristol, specializing in the civil nuclear sector. You will lead client engagements, apply systems thinking, and build strong relationships to drive growth. The ideal candidate has a strong educational background in STEM or business, extensive civil nuclear expertise, and is willing to travel frequently for the role. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Private pension and healthcare

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Access to professional development

Personal carbon offset program

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the civil nuclear sector, with specialized knowledge.
• Ability to tackle client challenges with a strategic approach.
• Flexibility to travel frequently across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development and programme design initiatives.
• Use systems thinking to solve issues across the nuclear lifecycle.
• Cultivate strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of nuclear programmes across key locations.

Skills

Civil Nuclear Expertise

Consultancy Mindset

Relationship Building

Strategic and Independent

Systems Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or business-related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Consultant within DAS's Energy Transition practice, specialising in Civil Nuclear, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nuclear sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects spanning the entire nuclear lifecycle, where you'll apply your expert consultancy skills to tackle complex, mission-critical challenges. You'll take on a hands-on role with significant autonomy to deliver outcomes that directly impact the growth of DAS's nuclear capabilities, helping us expand our footprint in this rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Client Engagements: Take charge of strategy development and programme design initiatives within the civil nuclear sector, helping clients navigate both current challenges and future opportunities
• Apply Systems Thinking: Use your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving to address key issues across the nuclear lifecycle, including organisational development, and developing capability to deliver nuclear new build
• Build Strategic Relationships: Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with client stakeholders to ensure long-term collaboration and identify opportunities for further partnership and business development
• Contribute to DAS Growth: Shape DAS's civil nuclear propositions, driving internal growth by supporting capability development within the practice and ensuring we stay at the forefront of industry needs
• Support Programme Delivery: Play an active role in the successful delivery of nuclear programmes, supporting projects across key locations such as Warrington, Manchester, Bristol, and Gloucester, with occasional travel as required

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in a STEM or business-related field (Master's preferred), providing a strong foundation for developing your technical expertise
• Civil Nuclear Expertise: A deep understanding of the civil nuclear sector, with specialized knowledge in a specific area (such as new build, policy, regulation, supply chain, programme and project management)
• Consultancy Mindset: You're adaptable, solutions-oriented, and enjoy tackling complex client challenges, bringing a strategic approach to every engagement
• Relationship Building: A natural ability to build rapport, establish trust, and form lasting professional relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Strategic and Independent: Confident in developing strategic insights and delivering solutions autonomously while maintaining high standards
• Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel frequently across the UK, particularly to Warrington, Manchester, Bristol, and Gloucester, to support key client programmes

About DAS

Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents. We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients. We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to develop sustainable, long-term solutions for our clients.

In return for your consultancy skills, we offer a genuinely people focused culture. DAS is dedicated to offering more than just a job. We're committed to cultivating your professional development and success. Employee wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking. We actively support a healthy work-life balance and champion workplace flexibility, enabling you to prioritise the things that matter to you.

Benefits

• Attractive salary, reflective of skills and experience
• Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dentalcare
• Death-in-service and income protection schemes
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities
• Discretionary office closure over Christmas
• Personal carbon offset through company scheme
• Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy