WOME Consultant

AtkinsRéalis
Job Description
Shaping a smarter, more agile world.
Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'
Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
As a Weapons Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (WOME) Consultant in 'Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology' (ADS&T), you'll play a supportive role in shaping your projects. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll assist with technical analysis of designs, components, systems, and processes. You'll contribute to key presentations and work closely with clients, helping to develop and implement strategies to solve their problems under the guidance of your team.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's Gold Employer Recognition Award.
Your purpose:
We are looking for WOME consultants who are eager to progress their careers in the Defence sector. Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of Land, Maritime, or Air Weapons Defence markets and a strong willingness to learn and grow within the field. You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, eager to develop your skills, experience, and professional qualities. In this role, you will assist in developing requirements, capability, safety, and through-life management solutions for our clients. You will support conventional and complex projects with the opportunity to collaborate with more experienced colleagues and be inspired by our diverse team across the UK and the globe. Using your WOME skills and qualifications, you will contribute to ensuring that people, equipment, and the environment are protected from unnecessary harm, while supporting the maintenance of the UK's Defence capability. The role includes:
What you can bring:
Why AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Within ADS&T, we have signed the "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.
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.
#LI-ADST | #LI-UK
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
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.
Shaping a smarter, more agile world.
Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'
Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
As a Weapons Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (WOME) Consultant in 'Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology' (ADS&T), you'll play a supportive role in shaping your projects. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll assist with technical analysis of designs, components, systems, and processes. You'll contribute to key presentations and work closely with clients, helping to develop and implement strategies to solve their problems under the guidance of your team.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's Gold Employer Recognition Award.
Your purpose:
We are looking for WOME consultants who are eager to progress their careers in the Defence sector. Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of Land, Maritime, or Air Weapons Defence markets and a strong willingness to learn and grow within the field. You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, eager to develop your skills, experience, and professional qualities. In this role, you will assist in developing requirements, capability, safety, and through-life management solutions for our clients. You will support conventional and complex projects with the opportunity to collaborate with more experienced colleagues and be inspired by our diverse team across the UK and the globe. Using your WOME skills and qualifications, you will contribute to ensuring that people, equipment, and the environment are protected from unnecessary harm, while supporting the maintenance of the UK's Defence capability. The role includes:
- Delivery of conventional and complex WOME projects.
- Development of WOME Capability and Safety Management, Advisory, Technical Evaluation reports, presentations and other artefacts.
- Support to Quality and Technical Assurance of work undertaken by project teams.
- Support to our valued clients to aid winning new and repeat work.
- Supporting the vision of future needs to support the development of our WOME capability to serve our clients and expand our business.
What you can bring:
- Skills, Qualifications and Experience of WOME across any, or all, of the Land, Maritime or Air domains.
- Experience in development of WOME Engineering and Safety artefacts and an ability to support the development of innovative solutions in support of Defence Operations at weapon/munition, system and/or integrated platform level.
- An awareness of current Defence Safety Authority (DSA) OME Regulations, related Defence Codes of Practice (DCOP) and legislative requirements.
- An awareness of both general and WOME related Defence Standards, such as 00-056, 00-101, 07-085, 59-114 and 59-411, and relevant NATO Standardisation Agreements (STANAGs).
- An awareness of WOME hazard/accident/risk identification, analysis and management skills and techniques (e.g. Bow-Tie); experience of developing WOME Safety Advice, Assessment and Audit Reports and Safety Cases.
- An ability to build sustainable relationships with clients and develop future business opportunities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the role, including the preparation and presentation of reports to both internal and external clients.
- Working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer/Technical Engineer, or equivalent.
- Membership of UK, EU or US professional institutes (e.g. IExpE), societies/working groups, etc.
Why AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Within ADS&T, we have signed the "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.
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.
#LI-ADST | #LI-UK
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
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.
JOB SUMMARY
WOME Consultant

AtkinsRéalis
Bristol
4 days ago
N/A
Full-time
WOME Consultant