Senior Criticality Safety Engineer

Take the lead in global nuclear safety. Join us as a Senior Criticality Safety Engineer in our Nuclear & Power Division, and play a vital role designing complex new schemes to protect our clients' assets. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all career plan in AtkinsRéalis. And with a huge variety of projects to work on, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and challenge yourself as a consultant.

Your purpose: Working within the Nuclear and Power business, you will be supporting delivery on a number of client projects, either on behalf of AtkinsRéalis or even based within the client’s organisation. The role will be versatile and encompass all stages of project delivery, from initial set up to delivery of the finished project. Our clients span the New Build, Generation, Defence, Decommissioning and Disposal areas of the industry. Within the Nuclear and Power business, our clients work in highly regulated nuclear environments and you will be directing your multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex and unique projects. Main aspects of the role will include enhancing radiation protection and safety processes and procedures, assisting in the production of bids and proposals, and implementing and contributing to our safety culture, an environment we value greatly.

What you can bring:

• Science or engineering expertise (physics, chemistry, mechanical, chemical or process engineering, Degree qualified or equivalent).
• Understanding and experience of utilising industry recognised radiation transport codes such as; MCNP, MONK, SCALE, for k-effective calculations.
• Successful delivery of criticality assessments including development of key associated documentation such as Hazard Analysis (HAZANS), Criticality Advice Notes (CANs) and Criticality Clearance Certificates (CCCs).
• Experience working as a criticality safety engineer within multi-disciplined project teams.
• Teamwork and Leadership qualities.
• An appreciation of what’s required for design, when working in safety critical industries, like Nuclear.
• An appreciation of project and client management.
• An understanding of the fundamental factors which contribute to business success.

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.

Additional Information: 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. 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.