HEAD OF CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING - NUCLEAR - job 1 of 2

" Empowering Innovation in Nuclear Energy: Join AECOM’s Vision for a Sustainable Future!"

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"Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nuclear industry by fostering key relationships and driving innovative solutions?"

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team, we are seeking a dynamic Head Of Civil and Structural Engineering to lead AECOM’s strategic relationships with major UK nuclear accounts. In this high-profile role, you will will have the vision, passion and track record required to continue the growth of our civil and structural engineering design offering, undertaking a business development role as well as engineering design role. You will lead the continued development of a strong team to whom you will provide leadership and robust management. Within this leadership role you will be the first point of direct contact with Clients, Partners and Contractors. 

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Leading and managing the AECOM Nuclear Civil and Structural Engineering Design Team 

• Resource allocation to projects 

• Managing SQEP portfolio 

• Identifying and managing training requirements for team 

• Recruitment 

• Lead Verification 

• Strategic planning 

• Ensuring team is up to date with latest design standards and regulatory requirements 

• Disseminating key LFE 

• Business development and stakeholder management 

• Mentoring 

• Maintaining and developing links with Professional Bodies (ICE & IStructE) 

• Technical input to ITT returns 

• Auditing of project design delivery 

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.  At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life 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 industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Experience of leading teams delivering complex solutions, integrating across engineering disciplines 

• Demonstrable expertise with a track record of successful application of specialist knowledge or skills 

• Experience working in a post where design was a major part of the role 

• Extensive post Chartership experience working in roles where your engineering knowledge of relevant practices, techniques and procedures is a key attribute 

• Able to demonstrate extensive experience of the Nuclear Sector, including new build and decommissioning projects 

• Experience in roles reliant upon professional engineering expertise and judgement 

• Able to demonstrate excellent leadership capability and provide strategic guidance based on knowledge and experience of projects across a portfolio to inform and direct projects and programmes 

• Demonstrable record of successful delivery, including positions influencing other professional engineers in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering work packages 

• 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 

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of seismic/numerical modelling including finite element analysis, soil/structure and structure/soil/structure analysis in order to lead in this field 

• Able to establish new/or enhance existing processes/procedures 

• Able to prepare and deliver technical presentations 

• Maintaining and developing links with Professional Bodies (ICE & IStructE) 

• Comfortable in carrying out peer reviews of both internal and external technical submissions 

• Understanding of design principles and ability to apply them 

• Have a working knowledge of European and American Standards 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Essential Qualifications 

• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree, or equivalent 

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with MIStructE / MICE or equivalent institution 

Desirable Qualifications 

• Fellow of appropriate Institution (ICE/IStructE) 

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.

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 [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's 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

“Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like?”

You can learn more about us here: Candidate Brochure & Energy Brochure

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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.com 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 you’re 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 well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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

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