Head of Nuclear Ventilation Capability

Aecom; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Head of Nuclear Ventilation Capability, Whitehaven

Client:

AECOM

Location:

Whitehaven, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Technical

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

J10126850

Job Views:

8

Posted:

06.04.2025

Job Description:

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 Description: Start 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 as 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:

1. Deliver technical expertise in nuclear ventilation, providing guidance and support to team members
2. Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the nuclear ventilation engineering capability
3. Provide leadership and governance to the nuclear ventilation capability
4. Grow the nuclear capability in line with demand from clients and new opportunities
5. Seek new opportunities from Clients for future work
6. Grow early careers personnel via mentoring and support
7. Lead recruitment for the ventilation team
8. Focus on development and training of the vent capability to ensure a diverse SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel) team
9. Stay abreast of new opportunities arising within the nuclear ventilation sector
10. Support bids as a subject matter expert in field
11. 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:

1. Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
2. Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
3. Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
4. 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.
5. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
6. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications: Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

1. Demonstrable experience in leading others and developing team members
2. Demonstrable expertise with a track record of nuclear HVAC systems
3. Demonstrable record of successful delivery, including positions influencing other professional engineers in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering work packages
4. Ability to provide strategic guidance based on knowledge and experience of projects across a portfolio to inform and direct projects and programmes
5. 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:

1. Preferred BEng in relevant discipline
2. Preferred Chartered Member of the relevant institute
3. Demonstrable expertise and an extensive track record in a nuclear ventilation engineering design role at a senior level in the nuclear sector
4. 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 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 [e-mail]. 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!

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.

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.

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