Job Summary
Defence is a progressive and rapidly expanding part of the Atkins group, providing high end technical and project management services to the principal defence companies. We are now seeking individuals at a number of levels to join our growing Defence team in Derby. These roles will offer specialist technical, mechanical, safety and reliability engineering and project management services primarily to Rolls-Royce, supporting their ongoing commitment to the UK MoD Submarine Programme. Engineers with demonstrable Safety Engineering analytical skills are required to deliver a range of technically challenging projects and support the development of safety cases in the nuclear industry. Successful candidates will have a desire to be challenged and be looking towards growth and development within Atkins. In return Atkins offer career development, an empowered and supportive working environment and competitive reward package. Based at Atkins' offices in Derby/or Warrington with some work undertaken within the bounds of our clients premises.
Requirements of the Role
Essential - Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
A degree, HND or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline is preferred with appropriate professional experience in safety environments relevant to the defence sector. Desirable - Hazard identification and assessment techniques e.g. Hazop, FMEA, FMECA, FTA/ETA
- Modern standards safety case process including production and presentation of deterministic and probabilistic safety arguments
- Independent Peer Review ARM/ILS Reliability Centred Maintenance Familiar with UK regulatory standards e.g. NII SAPs Familiar with the Nuclear industry and/ or Submarine Nuclear Steam Raising Plant
Responsibilities
The Individual - A confident and professional manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use initiative and demonstrate creativity
- Self motivated and committed to further study
- You must be analytical and broad thinking
Training and Development
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of in-house and external training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through our annual appraisal process. Rewards and BenefitsAs a Sunday Times 20 Best Biggest Company to work for 2008, Atkins has a generous benefits scheme:- 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + *the ability to buy and sell additional leave Contributory Occupational Pension Scheme where Atkins will pay double your standard contribution Life Assurance Scheme Personal accident cover Share incentive plan (after 6 months service) Professional fees paid* Give as you earn – charity contributions Private medical insurance d... |
