Senior Consultant - Civil Nuclear Advisory Projects

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup seeks an energy professional to lead and win advisory projects in civil nuclear, UK and international, across the power generation sector. The role covers technical, environmental, economic, commercial and operational advisory work and requires front-line client engagement.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team on projects from small scale to large multi-utility portfolios, with travel within the UK and overseas as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as science or engineering and working towards chartership with a recognised UK or European engineering institute.
• Understanding of thermal power plant fundamentals and Gen-III/IV reactor principles.
• Background in advisory or client-facing roles is essential for presenting to senior client teams.
• Experience in project management, budgets, schedules and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Project management of consulting or advisory projects and supporting advisory teams.
• Leading, coordinating and delivering technical and commercial outputs (reports, presentations, specifications).
• Reviewing technical and commercial deliverables to assess risks and inform business plans.
• Provide inputs into operating inputs, capital and operating costs in client discussions.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Commercial advisory

Risk management

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Degree in science/engineering

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Joining Arup

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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The Opportunity

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.

This role will involve some or all of the following 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.

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.

Our Application Process

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Closing Date: 27th of November

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.