Senior Consultant - Civil Nuclear Advisory Projects

Arup; Bagstone; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup’s award-winning Business Investor Advisory team seeks an energy professional to lead advisory projects focused on civil nuclear in the UK and internationally. You will advise on technical, environmental, economic, commercial and operational issues across a range of nuclear and power generation projects, including overseas work and UK travel.

You will bring consulting or advisory experience across regulatory, safety and design considerations, with a track record of leading teams and securing

Qualifications

• Experience providing consulting or advisory services on technical, environmental, economic, commercial and operational issues.
• Ability to lead advisory projects and win new work in the nuclear/energy sector.
• Familiarity with nuclear safety, regulatory considerations and risk-based delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate advisory projects for civil nuclear, including delivering technical and commercial inputs.
• Produce deliverables such as reports, presentations, specifications, and due diligence documents.
• Advise on mitigating risks and developing operating inputs and cost estimates in client business plans.

Skills

Nuclear energy consulting

Project management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Chartership in progress

Tools

NEC4 contracting

Job description

Our award-winning Business Investor Advisory (BIA) team are seeking an energy professional to lead and win work on advisory projects focused on civil nuclear primarily in the UK and internationally, working on a range of assignments in the power generation sector. Our mandates range from small scale distributed generation to multi-utility portfolios spanning across large geographies. The technologies and markets that the team covers include nuclear energy, biomass and biofuels, geothermal energy, waste to energy (including incineration, gasification, and pyrolysis), mechanical and biological treatment of waste and district heating / cogeneration facilities and networks.

Arup currently has key roles on all major nuclear new build projects in the UK, including HPC, SZC and the UK's ongoing deployment of new Small Modular Reactor projects, and the candidate might be expected to provide technical and commercial advice relating to these or other nuclear projects including overseas projects. The role may involve short overseas (mainly European) business travel, and travel around the UK.

We are seeking a well-rounded individual that can demonstrate their experience in providing consulting or advisory services covering technical, environmental, economic, commercial, and operational issues.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

The applicant should be broadly conversant with market standards in terms of key delivery roles (investors, developers, EPC and O&M contractors, equipment OEMs etc.), contracting models (e.g., NEC4), good practice design and specification, regulatory and nuclear safety considerations, and experience in delivering/advising on mitigations from a risk-focused perspective.

Responsibilities

• Project management of consulting or advisory projects and supporting advisory teams in providing specialist technical and/or commercial input in particular areas of experience.
• Leading, co-ordinating, and producing technical and commercial deliverables (including reports, presentations, specifications, advisory notes, and due diligence reports).
• Reviewing and opining on technical and commercial deliverables such as reports, drawings, specifications and contracts produced by others, to determine and convey technical and commercial risks. Using those activities to discuss and provide technical and commercial inputs into business plans such as operating inputs (availability, thermal efficiency etc.) and capital and operating costs.

We are seeking an individual with experience within the nuclear new build, generation and/or decommissioning sectors, along with a good understanding of nuclear power's role as a low-carbon source of electricity and its role in the wider UK energy future alongside other forms of power generation will be required. You will be able demonstrate your experience in providing consulting or advisory services covering technical, environmental, economic, commercial, and operational advice, with commercial, financial, economic and technical acumen.

Degree in a relevant discipline such as science or engineering and working towards chartership with a recognised UK or European engineering institute.

You will have understanding of thermal power plant fundamentals, in particular the basic operating principles of Gen-III and IV reactor designs, and a basic understanding of nuclear fission and the unique considerations and requirements of the nuclear industry associated with a nuclear power plant's lifecycle (namely construction, commissioning, operations and decommissioning).

A background in advisory and client-facing roles is key as this is a role that requires someone with the confidence and communication skills to represent Arup at meetings with senior members of our client teams.

Experience in project management and a demonstrable ability to take responsibility for team management, project budgets, schedule and deliverables will be required.

A drive to network externally and pursue business development activities.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

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Closing Date: 27th of November