A global engineering & nuclear services firm delivering end‑to‑end infrastructure and energy solutions.
Lead CAD/DfX strategy, standards and teams to drive nuclear project delivery
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
GB.Manchester - The Exchange | IE.Galway.Technology House
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architectural Design and Engineering
Civil Design and Engineering
Structural Design and Engineering
Electrical Design and Engineering
Mechanical Design and Engineering
Transportation planning
Highways and bridges
Railroads and transit
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environment
Education
Aerospace
Security
Defence
Communications
Infrastructure
Role
Description
team coordination
cad governance
process development
stakeholder engagement
standards management
continuous improvement
You will be able to coordinate functional domain technical specialist staff (including UK and India) of circa 100 personnel (with up to 4 direct reports), to develop and execute ways of working and demonstrate their benefit in accordance with our stage-gated change delivery model, working towards full business-wide implementation and adoption.
You will be a key functional owner of our business level management system within your specialist domain (CAD – Computer Aided Design; DfX – ‘Design for X’, e.g. inclusive of procurement, manufacturing, construction, assembly, etc.). You will govern and control ways of working for adoption by projects and markets covering the full lifecycle of the nuclear portfolio.
You will engage stakeholder groups to understand their requirements and aspirations, but also to articulate and influence a vision and narrate potential benefits of embracing new and common ways of working.
You will own these ways of working within your domain, including making decisions on investments, development and implementation of new working practices, establishment of common standards, application on projects, deliver modifications and continuous improvement based upon business performance, horizon scanning, and major project or market or client level requirements.
Requirements
technical
leadership
nuclear
client
consultant
contractor
You will be able to operate within the AtkinsRéalis corporate culture, fostering strong working relationships, leveraging personnel and business strengths, and embodying courage, care, curiosity, and community.
You are a technical expert and leader, who has deep experience of your domain in different walks of life, either as a client, consultant, contractor, preferably in nuclear, but could also draw on experiences from other sectors or industries..
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
may require uk security clearance; employment dependent on obtaining it.
vetting performed by united kingdom security vetting (uksv).
candidates may need to provide proof of uk residency of five years or more.
do not include details of any current or previous security clearance in application or interview.
Company
Overview
Its tech‑forward Richland Technology Center supports robotics, digital and net‑zero innovation in energy and cleanup.
A nuclear engineering pioneer, it’s the owner’s engineer for U.S. small modular reactor projects and refurbishments.
A trusted tolls and highway consultant, it supports major state DOTs.
Culture + Values
Engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
Safety: We put safety at the heart of everything we do, to safeguard people, assets and the environment.
Integrity: We do the right thing, no matter what, and are accountable for our actions.
Innovation: We redefine engineering by thinking boldly, proudly and differently.
Collaboration: We work together and embrace each other’s unique contribution to deliver amazing results for all.
Excellence: We are proud to do our best, achieve high standards, creating environments where all can thrive.
Environment + Sustainability
Achieved PAS 2080:2023 certification for whole‑life carbon management in infrastructure.