Civil Engineering Manager

AtkinsRéalis
Bristol
2 weeks ago
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Job Description

Use your power for a sustainable nuclear future.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Join our Nuclear & Power Division, as a Civil Engineering Manager and play a pivotal role, creating spaces and places that matter. The Civils Engineering Manager is responsible for the civil engineering package of works for a given project. This includes responsibility for budget, programme, and safety.

In this highly technical role, you'll lead from end-to-end on a broad range of projects, with plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and support the development of your peers.

Your purpose:

  • You will be based in our Bristol office and will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing our track record and reputation for top quality engineering and building our reputation as a provider of choice for high end, complex plant and equipment and infrastructure delivery projects.
  • You will become part of an integrated multi-disciplined team shaping the future of the Energy industry by delivering world class projects. We're recruiting specifically as our portfolio on the Sizewell C, Small Modular Reactors, Hinkley Point C and UKAEA projects is increasing therefore an appetite to become involved in these exciting future Nuclear New Build projects would be beneficial.
  • The ever-changing conditions of the energy industry means we need individuals who can adapt, change, and thrive when working in dynamic environments, and we strive to balance these demands with a focus on inclusivity, well-being and flexible working which helps to bring the best out in all our staff.
  • Our culture, projects, technical support, and delivery systems will provide you with all you need to bring your best on a domestic and world stage.


What you can bring:

  • To be successful in this role, you should be a chartered engineer with demonstrable technical knowledge and experience within civil and structural engineering design and construction.
  • You will have experience working and delivering within a multi-discipline environment and being responsible for delivery of the engineering design.
  • You will have experience in working with large scale projects and will be comfortable making engineering-based decisions with significant impact on engineering risk.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a firm grasp of the context and implications of engineering activities and decisions will also be necessary.
  • Varying degrees of relevant experience and skillsets will be considered for the role.
  • In addition, you will display excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • You will possess an innovative mind set, have a flexible approach, and have the capacity to deliver high quality work on a consistent basis in a demanding environment.
  • Mobility and agile working between our offices and client sites is encouraged in our dynamic project environments to ensure a collaborative approach with your colleagues and clients.
  • Knowledge and experience of developing and managing safety cases would be welcomed but not required.


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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Employee

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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.

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