Head of Nuclear Ventilation Capability

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Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry

Due to our exciting pipeline of work we are seeking a dynamic and forwardthinking Head of Nuclear Ventilation for delivery of our current portfolio of work. You will need to be focused on growing our Nuclear Ventilation capability in line with the demand from our clients and new opportunities. 

You will have the vision and passion we need to strengthen our offering undertaking a business development role as well engineering capability management and governance. You will lead the development of a strong and agile team to whom you will provide leadership and robust management. In your role you will be the first point of direct contact with clients partners and contractors. You will develop the contacts required to grow our ventilation engineering business building on a demonstrable specialism in this area.

Heres what youll do:

• Deliver technical expertise in nuclear ventilation providing guidance and support to team members
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the nuclear ventilation engineering capability
• Provide leadership and governance to the nuclear ventilation capability
• Grow the nuclear capability in line with demand from clients and new opportunities
• Seek new opportunities from Clients for future work
• Grow early careers personnel via mentoring and support
• Lead recruitment for the ventilation team
• Focus on development and training of the vent capability to ensure a diverse SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experience team.
• Stay abreast of new opportunities arising within the nuclear ventilation sector
• Support bids as a subject matter expert in field
• Collaborate with industry partners to develop a supply chain network

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic nuclear team which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with toptier civil mechanical electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to largescale ventures all the way from concept to completion.  At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forwardthinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
• Work alongside industryleading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to progress in this role in line with your professional development the growth of the team and the success and growth of our Nuclear business.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in leading others and developing team members

• Demonstrable expertise with a track record of nuclear HVAC systems

• Demonstrable record of successful delivery including positions influencing other professional engineers in the definition implementation and delivery of engineering work packages
• Ability to provide strategic guidance based on knowledge and experience of projects across a portfolio to inform and direct projects and programmes

• Ability to provide leadership and undertake business development in a key area within an engineering function including acting as a custodian of resource and expertise.

As well as our established work in nuclear decommissioning and defence we can offer exciting opportunities to be involved in the preparation for delivering services to the civil nuclear new build programme planned in the UK. Given the nature of our projects within the nuclear sector any successful candidate would be subject to UK security clearance requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Preferred BEng in relevant discipline
• Preferred Chartered Member of the relevant institute
• Demonstrable expertise and an extensive track record in a nuclear ventilation engineering design role at a senior level in the nuclear sector

• Full UK driving license

At AECOM we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the nuclear industry we want to hear from you.

Security Clearance

Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

Additional Information :

Application Support

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.