AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an engineering services and nuclear organization working across energy and global infrastructure. Its multidisciplinary team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers brings together people, data, and technology to help clients and industry partners plan, develop, and improve complex systems. The company’s expertise spans consulting and technical project delivery, making AtkinsRéalis relevant to professionals exploring careers in engineering, energy, infrastructure, and related advisory roles.

Senior or Principal HVAC Engineer – Nuclear, Bristol Hybrid | AtkinsRéalis

Lead HVAC engineering for ventilation and chilled-water systems across AtkinsRéalis nuclear and power projects. Guide multidisciplinary design from feasibility through commissioning.

Description

  • Apply HVAC expertise to ventilation and chilled-water systems on complex, safety-critical projects
  • Lead or support HVAC design from feasibility and concept through FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning
  • Develop engineering solutions with clients and multidisciplinary teams across nuclear, Small Modular Reactor, and Nuclear Fusion projects
  • Provide technical leadership through design reviews, technical decisions, risk management, and change control
  • Lead and coordinate engineers and BIM modellers
  • Manage interfaces with piping, process, civil, structural, architectural, fire, electrical, and C&I disciplines
  • Support engineering delivery in complex industrial and power-building environments
  • Develop client and stakeholder relationships to resolve technical issues and deliver project outcomes
  • Contribute to bids, proposals, and safety initiatives
  • Identify ways to improve engineering delivery methods
  • Support early-career engineers and strengthen team capability
  • Support a major Canadian project, including travel or client-team co-location when required

Requirements

  • Substantial HVAC engineering experience, especially in ventilation and chilled-water design within complex, regulated, or multidisciplinary environments
  • Chartered or Incorporated status with a recognised professional institution, or comparable relevant experience
  • Ability to operate at Senior or Principal level and take ownership of technical design and delivery
  • Collaborative, inclusive approach to multidisciplinary work
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Experience supporting construction and answering technical queries from active sites may be relevant
  • Understanding of civil and structural interfaces with HVAC systems may be relevant
  • Experience in CFD, heating and cooling load modelling, atmospheric dispersion analysis, or exhaust stack design is advantageous
  • Ability to learn and apply different codes and standards
  • Experience with ASME, NFPA, or Canadian building codes is beneficial
  • Willingness to travel to Canada and co-locate with the client team when required is advantageous
  • Availability for hybrid work, approximately three days per week in Bristol
  • Ability to obtain security clearance if required
  • At least five years of UK residency may be needed for UKSV vetting

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Employee rewards
  • Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Flexible holiday allowances
  • Family-friendly employment policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee resource groups

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