Senior Project Engineer

-; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Project Engineer to assist in nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in diverse teams. This position offers the opportunity to work on significant projects and contribute to sustainable energy initiatives. Security clearance may be required.

Benefits

Family friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks for diverse staff

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree, HND/C, or equivalent qualification level.
• Chartered or Incorporated Members of a recognised professional institution (IMechE, IchemE).
• Effective in communication and enjoys integrating into multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of exciting nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
• Deliver engineering projects to meet safety, quality, time, and cost.
• Solve problems with a keen eye for detail and adherence to codes and standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Member of a professional institution

Job description

Job Description

Are you energized by working on technical projects? Do you thrive at building trusted and sustainable relationships? Are you naturally client focused?

As a Senior Project Engineer in our Nuclear and Power business, you'll enjoy the variety of work in our fast - growing Project Engineering capability assisting a wide variety of exciting nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C (HPC), Sizewell C (SZC), Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and Defence based opportunities. We have a variety of projects available, ranging from design to site-based engineering. This includes AtkinsRéalis delivery projects across Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC and Installation fields.

Your Purpose:

• Educated to Degree, HND/C, or equivalent qualification level with a Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering background.
• Chartered or Incorporated Members of a recognised professional institution (IMechE, IchemE).
• Experienced and passionate about delivering engineering projects or roles to fulfil safety, quality, time, and cost.
• Effective in communication, you'll be someone who enjoys integrating quickly into diverse multi-disciplinary teams and is naturally able to influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An innovative problem solver with a keen eye for detail and, strong adherence to codes and standards.
• A proactive self-starter with the capability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Experience within the nuclear sector is not required - if you have experience applying multi-disciplinary or technical knowledge from other industries which could include Nuclear, Military, Oil & Gas or Marine, we'd love to hear from you.

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.