Senior Consultant, Defence
- Security, aerospace & defence
- South Australia
Created by the integration of long-standing organization dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services and Capital.News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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As AtkinsRéalis Australia embarks on expansion into the Defence industry, the Senior Consultant will be an integral part of enabling a Defence business in Australia. Supported by a mature global team, the successful candidate will benefit from guidance and experience of technical leads from other parts of the global business to grow the Australian business.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of relevant consultancy assignments undertaken for clients including allocation, estimating, tendering, planning, execution and close out.
- Develop strategies to grow AtkinsRealis’s product & service range offering in Defence Consulting expertise.
- Manage the relationship with the client organisation.
- Ensure that work is completed in a safe and profitable manner, on time, to budget and to the client's satisfaction.
- Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with AtkinsRealis’s procedures, corporate requirements and systems, including the Quality Management System and the Safety Management System.
- Providing specialist engineering guidance and expertise, including as the interface to global Subject Matter Experts.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Knowledge of Defence market in Australia and associated key stakeholders would be highly advantageous.
- Experience and competence with consulting best practice, else the ability to guide, check and approve other outputs.
- Experience in managing teams of technical SMEs, including input from remote/global SMEs within a project delivery environment.
- Excellent technical, project management and communication skills to manage the delivery of strategic and technical advisory engagements.
- Demonstrable experience in nuclear implicated design and maintenance of infrastructure planning or platform systems development and optioneering (desirable, not essential).
- Project management of resources and timelines and the ability to manage budgets.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
- Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
- Performance driven discretionary bonus program.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.
Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.
AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
We pursue this commitment by:
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.
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