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Senior Consultant, Defence

South Australia, South Australia, Australia

Overview

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.

Your role

  • 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.
Security, aerospace & defence Engineering

Location

South Australia, South Australia, Australia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-130022

Salary range

-

About you

  • 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 others 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?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

Additional Information

  • We're not all the same and that's'our greatest strength and we believe that 'Different Makes a Difference.' Join us and become part of a diverse community from various cultures and abilities. Our mission is to ensure that every individual feels included and has an equal voice. We are committed to being sensitive to your unique needs and aspirations.
  • By championing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, you'll inspire positive change in the world around you. Together, we're shaping a better future—one where innovation and collaboration thrive.
  • As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let's create a world where everyone's potential is recognised and celebrated.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

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