Senior C&I Engineer (Nuclear Defence)

-; Derby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Technical Leader for nuclear defence projects. You will oversee technical teams, produce documentation, and solve complex problems. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and strong leadership skills. The role promotes diversity and offers a collaborative workplace environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Employee networks support

Qualifications

• Senior technical practitioner with extensive experience leading teams.
• Good engineering judgement.
• Experience in nuclear defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Production of clear technical reports.
• Review technical documentation.
• Lead technical teams on projects.
• Deliver technical solutions to complex problems.
• Maintain communication with clients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Technical documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications in electronic or control engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you good at leading and developing others while managing multiple projects and tasks to meet changing demands and find the best solution? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and stepping outside your comfort zone?

You'll enjoy working with clients, colleagues and various stakeholders, simplifying concepts so that they can easily understand them and learn from your experience. You'll be a good communicator, proactive in liaising with clients to identify their needs and new opportunities for you and your team to support. You'll take ownership for the delivery of your work and your team and will be dependable, delivering on your commitments. Youll be a natural at reviewing and producing high quality technical documentation while meeting delivery and cost requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting nuclear defence projects. This is an opportunity for you to take another step in your career as a Technical Leader. To benefit from the collective experience of the team and our clients, and drive innovative thinking, youll work in a collaborative and supportive office/site environment for a minimum of half of your working week.

What you will do / Responsibilities

• Production of clear and concise technical reports.
• Review and verification of technical documentation produced by others.
• Production of Safety Case documentation.
• Technical Leadership of C&I teams on large projects or multi-discipline teams on simple projects.
• Delivery of technical solutions to complex problems.
• Regular communication with clients and stakeholders, building and nurturing strong relationships with them.
• Production of bids and proposals.
• You will take responsibility for the delivery of your work and your team.
• You will work closely with clients and stakeholders both remotely and from their premises.

Your background / What you can bring

• Relevant qualifications in electronic engineering, control engineering, safety-critical systems or equivalent.
• Senior technical practitioner able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and with extensive experience in using fundamental engineering skills while leading and developing others.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety case requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in nuclear defence projects.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in functional safety and safety critical C&I systems design.
• An understanding of commercial and client management principles.
• Sound commercial acumen.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
• Proven record of delivering technically challenging projects.

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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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.