Senior Principal Stress Engineer Nuclear

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Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a background in finite element analysis who thrives on difficult problems Are you drawn to complex analysis projects and excited by the opportunity to head up projects and guiding junior engineers

If so you might enjoy solving the energy industrys most important conundrums across a variety of clients. You could be extending the life of existing reactors demonstrating the integrity of new build stations assessing fusion system components supporting the UK Submarine and SMR programmes or enabling one of many renewable energy projects across a growing carbon net zero portfolio. Youre likely to be juggling several projects simultaneously so enjoying being adaptable is a must! The constant in this role is the complex nature of the jobs and the chance to provide innovative solutions cto a range of problems for several appreciative clients.

Whichever energy-related projects you get involved in youll be engaged in the development of engineering solutions to the industrys most challenging problems so youll be making an important and rewarding contribution to the energy and environmental security of the UK and beyond.

If you are a self-starter who can deliver multiple projects at the same time working 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 energy industry then wed love you to apply.

Your Purpose:

• You will work within small to medium sized multidisciplinary teams.
• To benefit from the collective experience of the team our clients and drive innovative thinking youll work in a collaborative and supportive office / site environment for a minimum of half of your working week.
• You will bring a level of commercial awareness to working within those teams to effectively deliver tasks for multiple workstreams and to deliver to time quality and cost.

What you can bring:

• Degree qualified mechanical engineer (or other relevant qualification).
• Experience of delivering complex stress analyses or structural integrity assessments (i.e. at least one of thermal-mechanical fracture fatigue creep impact).
• Experience in writing accurate detailed and concise technical reports (e.g. assessment reports basis of analysis safety case references).
• Comfortable with engaging with existing and prospective clients working at their sites and investing time in understanding their issues goals and processes.
• Please flag if you have experience in any of the following (but still apply if you might enjoy gaining that experience too).
• Working or authoring bids within a safety critical and heavily regulated environment.
• Working with relevant codes such as ASME III RCC-M BS7910 R3 R5 R6 etc.
• Experience in workflow automation ideally using python.
• Or if you are chartered with a relevant professional institute (or approaching application for registration).

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 youll 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. Youll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. Were Disability Confident an Inclusive Employer and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRé the energy sector weve 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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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.