Senior Mechanical Piping Engineer – Nuclear

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Overview

As a Senior Piping Engineer, you'll play a significant role in projects across our Nuclear & Power Division, leading piping solutions for the construction of new nuclear stations and systems at fusion research facilities, supporting the operation of the existing nuclear generating fleet and decommissioning nuclear sites. You will work with teams across significant nuclear projects, collaborating with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contractors, and you will have opportunities to mentor colleagues while progressing your career upward.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Technical leadership of piping teams.


• Delivery of technical solutions to complex problems.


• Production of clear and concise technical reports, calculations and drawings.


• Review and verification of technical documentation produced by others.


• Regular communication with clients and stakeholders, building and nurturing strong relationships with them.


• Production of bids and proposals.


• Develop capability through mentoring and coaching, development of tools/templates, input into technical community.

What You Can Bring

• Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or equivalent.


• Senior technical practitioner able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and with good experience in using fundamental engineering skills while leading and developing others.


• Substantial experience in piping and/or pressure vessel design and stress analysis.


• Experience with working in a safety-critical and heavily regulated environment such as nuclear power generation/decommissioning industries.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered with a relevant professional institute (or approaching application for registration).


• Experience in working with design codes such as ASME BPVC Section III, RCC-M, BS EN 13480, BS EN 13445.


• Awareness of UK legislation relating to piping.


• Experience delivering projects for UK nuclear licensees.


• An understanding of commercial and client management principles.

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. You'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.