Safety Engineers / Licensing Specialists (Nuclear)

Reference: ENEN-000359

Nuclear New Build

Within the nuclear sector, Atkins supports the whole life cycle of the civil nuclear industry, building the next generation of nuclear power stations whilst keeping the current fleet operational and solving the decommissioning challenge.

Our Nuclear New Build business specialises in taking on the most challenging engineering projects and opportunities from technical leadership to project management. With existing relationships with the major operators in the new build sector, we offer a stimulating variety of work within a team which is rapidly developing to meet the challenge of new nuclear build.

Right now, we're going through a period of astonishing growth and are looking for the best candidates to join our dynamic and exciting team in Bristol.

Job Details

Requirements

• First degree qualified with a relevant post graduate qualification
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Previous relevant experience in the nuclear industry either in the UK or overseas
• Significant working knowledge in a nuclear safety and / or regulatory environment
• Knowledge and understanding of nuclear safety legislation including site licensing requirements
• Experience in the preparation of nuclear safety and / or licensing documentation
• Strong verbal, presentational and report writing skills
• Good understanding of working in a commercial environment
• Thrive on working in a fast moving client facing environment
• Awareness of technical limitations and be able to involve others where required
• A fluency in French would be highly advantageous

Responsibilities

We’re looking to recruit experienced nuclear safety consultants with the ability to provide project support and participate in the production of nuclear safety and site licensing documentation. Of particular interest are those individuals with UK nuclear regulatory and licensing experience including an understanding of the regulatory regime and the processes and procedures required to achieve and demonstrate compliance.

Ideally highly motivated, enthusiastic, and self-reliant, you’ll enjoy working closely with clients on a range of demanding issues and developing relationships with vendors and regulators. Additionally for the more experienced candidates, you’ll enjoy mentoring and training junior colleagues to meet the high standards we require.

Work is likely to include some or all of the following:

• Creating effective solutions to complex regulatory problems
• Writing and reviewing high quality technical and safety reports
• Working within and leading teams from across Atkins
• Defining requirements, developing strategies, managing projects within quality, cost, programme goals.
• Developing strong client relationships to facilitate further safety work within the nuclear new build programme

Additional Information

• Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career in engineering, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.

• By joining the vibrant Energy Business in Bristol, you will have the opportunity to work across the whole nuclear market from Decommissioning to Generation to Nuclear New Build.

• Roles will involve travel to other Atkins' office locations and client site offices both in the UK and overseas which may involve overnight stays away from home - therefore, candidates will need to be flexible to travel as required.
• Bilingual in English and French would be an advantage