Technology Deployment Lead

Job Description

Overview

This role is based in Whitehaven Cumbria and requires a strong background working on or with the Sellafield site. Operating within the Technology Integration / Digital Products & Deployment function the Technology Deployment Lead plays a pivotal part in enabling AtkinsRéalis purpose: engineering a better future for the planet and its people. As the nuclear sector faces some of the most complex challenges of our generation this role supports the safe economically viable and forwardlooking delivery of nuclear energy and its legacy.

Across decommissioning and major programmes AtkinsRéalisworking closely with Sellafieldis leading the deployment of innovative technologies across the site. The digital products and technology team has delivered firstofakind solutions ranging from mobile robotics to cloud architectures continually balancing the demands of security with operational accessibility. As these technologies progress beyond proof of concept and into businessasusual deployment the organisation needs leaders who can navigate the regulated environment and realise the value of transformative technology. This role is designed for someone who can help shift traditional operational models into digitally enabled futureready ways of working and who can shape and drive the digital strategy that underpins this evolution.

A key aspect of the role is maintaining strong proactive relationships with Sellafield operations cyber safety engineering and programme governance stakeholders as well as with external vendors and integrators. The post holder ensures that all technology deployment activity meets the requirements of nuclear safety security and information governance identifying and mitigating risks in line with civil nuclear expectations.

Your role

• The Technology Deployment Lead directs the delivery integration and adoption of digital and technology solutions across operational and corporate areas ensuring all deployment activity remains safe compliant and effective within the Sellafield environment. Leading a small digital products and technology team the post holder sets clear expectations supports development and wellbeing and fosters a collaborative strengthsbased culture grounded in safety compliance user focus and delivery excellence.
• A natural collaborator they bring together colleagues across IT engineering operations cyber and business change creating an inclusive environment that enables shared problemsolving and collective accountability. They provide clear direction and coaching promote curiosity and continuous improvement and champion usercentred operationally meaningful solutions.
• The role requires excellent stakeholder engagement building trusted relationships with Sellafield stakeholders programme leads operational managers and assurance bodies. The post holder adapts communication styles to diverse audiences anticipates needs and shapes effective change and adoption strategies across a highassurance regulated environment. They maintain strong and proactive engagement with cyber safety engineering and governance functions as well as external vendors and integrators.
• The Technology Deployment Lead drives product deployment and continuous improvement using operational insight and user feedback to inform enhancements. They ensure users are supported through structured training communication and transition plans. A strong understanding of the civil nuclear environment is essential including familiarity with Sellafields operational culture regulatory pressures nuclear safety principles cyber constraints information governance and configuration control. They identify and mitigate risks to ensure all activity aligns with nuclear safety security and information governance requirements.

About you

• The ideal candidate works collaboratively across organisational boundaries and leads in a way that builds confidence trust and purpose. They champion usercentred solutions that enhance operational outcomes make decisions grounded in safety and remain calm and organised when managing competing demands. They communicate effectively and adaptively tailoring their approach to suit the audience and context.
• This role requires substantial experience working on or with the Sellafield site or within the wider nuclear sector.
• Candidates should have demonstrable experience leading small digital or technical teams along with a strong track record of working with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups and influencing across organisational boundaries.

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of 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 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. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.

Worker Type

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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.