Chief Engineer Transmission & Distribution - To Offer

We are seeking a Chief HV electrical engineer to join our growing Nuclear and Power Market. This position would be based from one of our core UK offices (Glasgow, Birmingham or Epsom, although we have office locations across the UK which would be considered) with a flexible mixture of home-working and office time expected.

Join us in building a carbon-free future. Are you an experienced HV electrical engineer with extensive experience who thrives on technical excellence and leading others? Are you drawn to complex projects and excited by the opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams? If you are someone who can deliver multiple projects at the same time, work closely with clients and internal teams to capture requirements, set up projects and deliver right-first-time solutions for the most challenging problems in the transmission and distribution industry, then we’d love you to apply.

Your Purpose: You will be working in our NetZero business in a senior position within our HV electrical engineering team. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance and oversight to the engineering teams. The role may include:

• Technical governance and quality assurance.
• Capability development and planning.
• Review and approval of bid proposals.
• Leading technical delivery of projects.
• Managing client relationships.
• Some travel to client sites or our other offices.

What you can bring? You have a high attention to detail and will be comfortable supporting Quality Assurance processes through review or checking of colleagues’ work and presenting your findings / work to back to the business or to clients. You are comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. You will have a proven track record of working effectively as part of a project team. Key skills and attributes include the following:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET or working towards.
• Demonstrable ability to guide and develop others.
• A high attention to detail.
• BP141 / TP141 Design Assurance qualification or equivalent authorised or ability to do so.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean 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.

Meeting your needs: When you start with us, you’ll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you’re supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let’s talk about any adjustments you might need.

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.