Export Control Manager in Birmingham

AtkinsRéalis has operations based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and are fully engaged in the development of the next generation of infrastructure, including nuclear power and defence infrastructure. We are looking for an Export Control Manager, who will lead Export Control and Trade Compliance efforts for our the UK & Ireland business and our Nuclear business in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

You will be a trusted SME and will work closely with our local Export Control Points of Contact (EPoCs), international equivalents, client Export Control teams, and the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU). Your role includes:

• Reviewing current export arrangements across AtkinsRéalis and maturing the model in-line with the business strategy.
• Providing oversight and expertise required to implement, maintain, and audit that model to ensure compliance and support the growing business needs and strategy.
• Dealing with Export Control queries from all parts of our nuclear sector – fuel; reactor operations; new build; and decommissioning – and our UK&I region – principally defence.
• Acting as a key interface between stakeholders.
• Providing technical guidance and interpretation of the various legislation and control lists.
• Developing training to be cascaded down throughout the business.
• Supporting applications for and compliance with Export licences, maintaining records of the licences, and relevant supporting documents.
• Monitoring compliance with Export Control legislation and ensuring a consistent approach to managing Export Controls across AtkinsRéalis Nuclear EMEA.
• Leading and co‑coordinating the technical assessments of technology, software and goods against Export Control legislation.
• Reviewing Export Control licence requests and determining licence routes including managing renewals and monitoring obligations in respect of reporting.
• Tracking and responding to Export Control enquiries and expediting where appropriate.
• Working with project and information management teams to advise on appropriate protocols for the management of technology in projects.
• Developing and implementing specialist training on Export Controls for all personnel in a tiered approach.
• Working closely with IT Services, the office of the CISO, Market Directors and Export Control Leads around access decisions to AtkinsRéalis IT systems.
• Supporting Export Control Leads with making and managing licence applications.
• Developing and utilising information dashboards for generating reports.
• Ensuring compliance with Export licence conditions periodically via a system of self‑assessments and reviews.
• Leading the Export Control Working Group, coordinating agendas, meetings and actions, creating reports for escalation in respect of Export Controls compliance across the business.
• Reviewing and establishing process and best practice – engaging with audit processes in monitoring and evaluation of export control responsibilities.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Export Control and Trade Compliance.
• Experience in interpreting the IAEA dual‑use list and categorising goods, software and technology as subject to Export Control.
• Experience with US Export Controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Category 0 (Nuclear Reactor Technology).
• Experience of large projects in the Critical National Infrastructure space (e.g. nuclear, energy, rail, water etc.) desirable.
• Openness to acquiring knowledge about key stakeholders and gaining a deep understanding of our organisation's structure, values, and strategic goals.
• Proven ability to build and leverage networks, enhancing collaboration and facilitating smoother operational processes.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow, keeping pace with industry advancements and evolving requirements.
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances with flexibility and effective problem‑solving skills.

Reward & benefits:

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis:

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

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.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.