Overview

Join AECOM as Head of Nuclear Ventilation to deliver our current portfolio and grow the Nuclear Ventilation capability in line with client demand and new opportunities. You will lead the development of a strong, agile team and serve as the first point of contact with clients, partners, and contractors. You will build contacts to grow our ventilation engineering business with a demonstrable specialism in this area.

Responsibilities

• 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 Experienced team)
• Stay abreast of new opportunities arising within the nuclear ventilation sector
• Support bids as a subject matter expert in the field
• Collaborate with industry partners to develop a supply chain network

What we offer and environment

Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, collaborating with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on projects ranging from concept to completion. We foster an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where contributions are valued, and offer a hybrid working model to support work-life balance, plus career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Ready 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 roles 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

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

Note: Any successful candidate would be subject to UK security clearance requirements. The role involves work on projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

Security Clearance

Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. If you meet some of the requirements or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You can learn more about us and connect with our recruiter via LinkedIn, or email the recruiter at rhys.platten@aecom.com. We typically respond to applications and keep applicants updated on opportunities.

About AECOM: AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm delivering infrastructure consulting across advisory, planning, design, engineering, program and construction management. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and ESG priorities. We offer hybrid work options and emphasize a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can contribute their unique talents.

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