Head of Nuclear Ventilation Capability

AECOM

  • Whitehaven, Cumbria
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company Description" Empowering Innovation in Nuclear Energy: Join AECOM's Vision for a Sustainable Future!"Work with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionStart here. Grow here.“Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry?”Due to our exciting pipeline of work, we are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Nuclear Ventilation for delivery of our current portfolio of work. You will need to be focused on growing our Nuclear Ventilation capability in line with the demand from our clients and new opportunities.You will have the vision and passion we need to strengthen our offering, undertaking a business development role as well engineering capability management and governance. You will lead the development of a strong and agile team to whom you will provide leadership and robust management. In your role, you will be the first point of direct contact with clients, partners and contractors. You will develop the contacts required to grow our ventilation engineering business, building on a demonstrable specialism in this area.Here's what you'll do:
  • Deliver technical expertise in nuclear ventilation, providing guidance and support to team members
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the nuclear ventilation engineering capability
  • Provide leadership and governance to the nuclear ventilation capability
  • Grow the nuclear capability in line with demand from clients and new opportunities
  • Seek new opportunities from Clients for future work
  • Grow early careers personnel via mentoring and support
  • Lead recruitment for the ventilation team
  • Focus on development and training of the vent capability to ensure a diverse SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experience team.
  • Stay abreast of new opportunities arising within the nuclear ventilation sector
  • Support bids as a subject matter expert in field
  • Collaborate with industry partners to develop a supply chain network
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 civil, mechanical, electrical, and process 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.
  • Opportunity to progress in this role in line with your professional development, the growth of the team and the success and growth of our Nuclear business.
  • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
QualificationsReady to push the limits of what's possible?Here's what we're looking for:
  • Demonstrable experience in leading others and developing team members
  • Demonstrable expertise with a track record of nuclear HVAC systems
  • Demonstrable record of successful delivery, including positions influencing other professional engineers in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering work packages
  • Ability to provide strategic guidance based on knowledge and experience of projects across a portfolio to inform and direct projects and programmes
  • 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.
As well as our established work in nuclear decommissioning and defence, we can offer exciting opportunities to be involved in the preparation for delivering services to the civil nuclear new build programme planned in the UK. Given the nature of our projects within the nuclear sector, any successful candidate would be subject to UK security clearance requirements.Minimum Requirements:
  • Preferred BEng in relevant discipline
  • Preferred Chartered Member of the relevant institute
  • Demonstrable expertise and an extensive track record in a nuclear ventilation engineering design role at a senior level in the nuclear sector
  • Full UK driving license
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 ClearancePlease 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.Additional InformationApplication SupportWe 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 . 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: &Or why not connect directly with our recruiter on LinkedIn to unlock insights and take the next step towards your dream career!Alternatively you can email the recruiter at or register your interest and we'll keep you updated on our latest opportunities.#LI-RP1About AECOMAECOM 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 OpportunityYou 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 if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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