Job Description

Overview

Assurance arrangements help us to have confidence that we are doing the right things and doing things right. Assurance within AtkinsRéalis requires that we have the right tension built into our ways of working to ensure that we meet our promises to our clients, our staff and our own business:

To our clients, that we work responsibly and effectively, delivering to the agreed standards.To our staff, that we provide the right environment for them to succeed.To our business, that we deliver on the agreed commitments that support a sustainable business (including growth, revenue, customer engagement).

All of this works in a framework of staff performing their roles well, seeking help when they need it, and being supported by their colleagues. Assurance activities provide insight to how we are performing. The PNB Assurance Lead is responsible to the PNB Technical Director to provide an independent report on key aspects of our performance and provide leadership to identify and drive improvements in our business.

Your role

The Assurance Role can be divided into 2 key areas, recognising that there is an overlap between them.

Safety

In order to provide a view across the business the Assurance Lead shall have access to the data in the ‘EcoOnline’ system for safety reports. On a monthly basis the Assurance Lead shall:

Lead on embedding Safety as a core value in our organisation.Oversight of our CDM arrangements (for projects delivered under client-side arrangements and to our own Management arrangements).Training of staff and improvements to our own safe systems of work and AOS risk assessments.Lead review of safety related observations/events from EcoOnline and ensure feedback is provided to the originators – weekly cycle.Lead the Power New Build (PNB) Health & Safety office champions and PNB Site Safety.Leads to progress safety reports to closure on EcoOnline.Site Safety – PNB key sites.  Have an overview of access & on-site safety – work with Site.Leads to ensure appropriate measures are in place & communicated to staff.Site/Office safety – Ensure AOS arrangements in place and agreed minimum risk options.Review the monthly update of projects for the key Power New Build (PNB) frameworks (currently HPC/SZC, Fusion, UK-SMR, France), escalating issues accordingly.Provide Feedback on Safety event learning to Projects, e.g. HPC Site Leads team meeting, HPC All Team meeting, Capability monthly meetings.Originate PNB VIVA Engage Safety posts to share safety information and learning to PNB staff.Identify safety related improvements and pursue implementation of improvements within Power New Build, feed into Nuclear EMEA.Produce a consolidated slide-deck for the PNB UK monthly report and discuss with stakeholders.Participate actively in the H&S communities in PNB and Nuclear EMEA, to share good practice, and draw on lessons learned.

Quality

In order to provide a view across the business the Assurance Lead shall have access to the data in the myQSSE system for access to QREs (Quality related Events). On a monthly basis the Assurance Lead shall:

Undertake a stand-back review on the portfolio of projects in PNB to ensure the assurance arrangements are suitable (proportionate and effective).Review Quality Events (QREs) and ensure feedback is provided to the originators – weekly cycle.Review Quality Related Events (QRE), with the PNB TGM Community, and ensure corrective actions are in place and feedback is provided to the originators.Review the monthly update of projects for the key Power New Build (PNB) frameworks (currently HPC/SZC, Fusion, UK-SMR, France), escalating issues accordingly.Provide Feedback on quality related event learning to Projects, e.g. HPC Site Leads team meeting, Project Delivery Monthly meeting.Originate PNB VIVA Engage Safety posts to share quality information and learning to PNB staff.Identify quality related improvements and pursue implementation of improvements.Produce a consolidated slide-deck for the PNB UK monthly report and discuss with stakeholders.Originate, schedule and drive through the internal peer quality audit programme, to ensure we are ready for client/Group QSSE/LRQA audits as they arise.Train & support new Internal Peer Auditors.Lead and coordinate yearly internal peer audit schedule for PNB projects.Support/coach Project Directors & Project Managers on adherence to CMS, TMF and PEM.Support external audit requirements for ISO9001:2015 and ISO19443:2018.Participate actively in the Quality communities in PNB & Nuclear EMEA to share good practice and draw on lessons learned.

About you

Safety & Quality Measures of success. The key measures of success for the role are:

Safety and quality embedded as core values in our organisation.Visible safety leadership demonstrated in PNB.Active participation and drive provided to cross-Sector improvement initiatives.All originators are satisfied with the follow up and testify that raising the observation (via EcoOnline/ QRE) was worthwhile.Increasing number of observations raised, from a wide variety of people.Greater number of observations that are raised are positive.AOS increased use and adherence.Internal audit corrective actions are addressed. We have a live improvement plan, and evidence that improvement actions are successfully implemented.Target StageGate compliance 100%, PMP compliance 100%.Successful accreditation by External Auditor in annual audits.Successful hosting of client audits (where required).

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At 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.