Nuclear Development Director

Overview

Our Nuclear Canada business is experiencing significant growth driven by planned international and domestic New Build projects. Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, New Build Incubator team is responsible for developing new nuclear strategies, advancing early‑stage opportunities, and executing various initiatives and projects that are in the critical pre‑project phases to cultivate a successful deployment of new nuclear builds.

This role will require strong business acumen, deep understanding of business operations, strategic thinking, and the ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities. The candidate should demonstrate sound commercial judgment, a sharp sense of market dynamics, and a proven ability to drive business initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments and translating technical and operational inputs into business value.

The New Nuclear Development Director is expected to have sound experience in project delivery and project execution methodology, including an understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, contract management and project controls principles. Excellent interpersonal skills drive the primary responsibility to maintain positive professional interface relationships with internal and external stakeholders, both client and partner organizations.

The New Nuclear Development Director will report to the Deputy General Manager, New Nuclear Development and will be a critical leader within the P&L, accountable for both the capture and execution of the early‑stage project portfolio. In addition to growing the pipeline with existing and new clients, this role is responsible for executing early development projects, including strategic internal initiatives that advance market entry, positioning, and readiness for full project delivery.

The role will establish and grow footprints, relationships, and pre‑project development activities across targeted Canadian and global regions, while providing strategic leadership across all phases of early project execution. This includes planning, team development, contract and commercial management, and stakeholder engagement. The New Nuclear Development Director will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising engineering, procurement, construction management, subcontractors, partners, affiliates, and vendors, ensuring alignment with client expectations, internal objectives, and corporate standards.

This is a dynamic, high‑profile role influenced by variables such as government and corporate directives, evolving client directives, and senior stakeholder engagement. The New Nuclear Development Director must strategically navigate numerous stakeholders, ensuring the organizational structure supports project delivery. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also visionary leadership and stakeholder influence.

• Develop capture plans, proposal strategies, and maintain client relationships to successfully capture business opportunities in the target regions.
• Lead the capture team on proposal preparations.

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and execution strategies.
• Define project scope and deliverables in accordance with contract documents and client requirements.
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS), execution plans, and performance benchmarks.
• Develop business cases aligned with the organization strategy.
• Work closely with the Deputy General Manager, New Nuclear Development, to strategically plan, develop, and execute projects to achieve strategic objectives of the organization. This may include customer‑driven, or internally funded, feasibility studies, consulting assignments, early project works, and other tasks that contribute to the New Build Incubator team's overall goals.

• Assemble and lead a high‑performing, multidisciplinary project team across engineering, integration, construction management, and support functions.
• Foster collaboration and clear communication among all stakeholders to ensure project cohesion and…