Lead the Future of Nuclear and Power Programmes.
AtkinsRéalis, is seeking experienced and visionary Programme Directors to lead some of the UK’s most complex and high-value programmes in the Nuclear and Power sectors. If you're passionate about delivering critical national infrastructure, driving innovation in clean energy, and shaping the future of power—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Powering Progress in Nuclear and Energy.
Our clients are investing in the next generation of power, advanced reactor technologies, and major upgrades to national energy infrastructure. These multi-billion-pound programmes are technically demanding, commercially complex, and nationally significant. You’ll be at the helm—leading delivery, managing risk, and ensuring success in programmes that are vital to the UK’s energy security and net-zero ambitions.
Your Purpose:
As a senior leader in our Major Projects Team, you will.
- Lead major nuclear and power programmes, from new build and decommissioning to grid infrastructure and advanced energy systems.
- Direct multi-disciplinary teams of 100+ professionals, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance, and stakeholder alignment.
- Engage with senior client stakeholders, government bodies, and industry leaders to shape strategy and influence outcomes.
- Drive innovation and delivery excellence, embedding best practices across the programme lifecycle.
- Support business growth, leading strategic bids and developing compelling value propositions in collaboration with Market and Business Development Directors.
What you can Bring:
- Proven leadership of large-scale, high-value technical programmes (£10m+), ideally in Nuclear, Power Generation, or Energy Infrastructure.
- Deep understanding of nuclear/ power programme lifecycles, regulatory environments, and safety-critical delivery.
- Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative leadership.
- A passion for delivering outcomes that secure the UK’s energy future.
- Location: UK-wide with travel as required.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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Worker TypeEmployeeJob TypeRegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
