Title:

Nuclear Specialist

Location: Leatherhead – This role will primarily be remote, but you must be available to come to the office as needed.

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of the monumental Fissile Material Campus Programme (FMC)—an unparalleled £multi-billion investment that is reshaping the future at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). Join KBR, an elite partner within the Programme Initiation Partnership (PIP), as we spearhead this transformative journey. Collaborate with the best minds in the field across ESH&Q, Operations, Technical, and project teams to ensure we meet our ambitious goals while upholding the highest standards of compliance.

Responsibilities

Defence Nuclear Sector Expertise:

• Apply a deep understanding of the defence sector’s unique requirements, particularly within the UK’s nuclear environment, to deliver tailored solutions that meet both client and regulatory expectations.

• Contribute to and lead the coordination of multidisciplinary teams in delivering project goals within the constraints of nuclear and defence-specific regulations, standards, and security measures.

• Ensure that project deliverables align with MOD (Ministry of Defence) and UK regulatory standards, including those set by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

Risk and Change Management:

• Lead the identification, assessment, and management of risks related to nuclear safety and project execution, ensuring that proactive mitigation strategies are in place.

• Support clients through the change management process, addressing technical, organizational, and safety-related impacts resulting from project decisions.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level clients, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project.

• Provide expert recommendations on complex safety issues, ensuring that all stakeholders understand the safety case rationale and the strategic benefits of recommended actions.

• Facilitate high-level meetings and presentations to communicate technical and strategic information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead cross-functional teams of consultants, engineers, and safety specialists, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of project goals.

• Mentor and develop junior consultants, providing guidance on both technical and consulting skill development.

• Contribute to the development of thought leadership within the nuclear defence sector by authoring white papers, case studies, and leading workshops.

What We Need

Applied Understanding of Nuclear Safety in a Defence Environment:

• Demonstrable experience in nuclear safety cases within the defence sector, ensuring alignment with MOD and regulatory standards.

Strategic Requirements Management Throughout the Project Lifecycle:

• Proven experience in managing strategic requirements from project inception through completion, ensuring projects meet all technical, operational, and regulatory objectives.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Expertise in systems thinking, programme management, operations, and the interlinkage of complex capabilities.

• Strong knowledge of nuclear and conventional safety regulations and governance, with experience ensuring projects meet safety and environmental standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder management experience.

• Ability to motivate and lead project personnel, coordinating activities and ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a technical degree and working towards chartership is desirable

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