Andy Thompson

Market Director, Nuclear New Build EMEA - AtkinsRéalis

Andy leads the AtkinsRéalis Power New Build business in EMEA, supporting major stakeholders in the delivery of firm, clean and secure energy through nuclear fission and fusion.
 
A mechanical engineer with 30 years’ experience, he has spent over 20 years at AtkinsRéalis leading complex projects, programmes and businesses across nuclear and offshore wind in Asia, Europe and North America.
 
His experience includes supporting the establishment of the Technical Support Alliance at British Energy, major return-to-service projects, and programmes including Sizewell C, Hinkley Point C, Wylfa, Barakah, Magnox, UKAEA, RWMD and ITER, alongside offshore wind work covering sixty windfarms and over 10GW of generation and transmission.

Session | Beyond nuclear delivery: From major infrastructure projects to lasting societal value through leadership, change and collaboration

The global transition to clean, secure and resilient energy depends on the successful delivery of complex nuclear programmes. Yet the success of these projects is no longer measured solely by whether they are delivered on time and within budget. Their true value lies in the lasting benefits they create for communities, economies, organisations and future generations.

Delivering these outcomes requires far more than engineering excellence. It requires visionary leadership, strong collaborative partnerships, organisational transformation, resilient supply chains, and the ability to align people, processes and purpose to realise benefits throughout the project lifecycle. In an increasingly complex and highly regulated environment, the challenge is not simply to deliver projects, but to deliver meaningful and sustainable change.

Bringing together senior leaders from AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend, this panel draws on experience from some of the world's most significant nuclear and energy infrastructure projects, including Hinkley Point, Sizewell, Barakah, ITER and other major international projects. With expertise spanning engineering, programme leadership, organisational change, defence, logistics and business transformation, the panellists will share practical lessons from delivering transformational programmes in some of the most demanding sectors.

The discussion will explore how leadership, collaboration and benefit management can transform project delivery into lasting societal value. From developing future skills and strengthening supply chain resilience to embedding organisational change, fostering stakeholder collaboration and realising long-term benefits, the panel will examine the practical approaches that enable major infrastructure programmes to create value well beyond project completion.

Whether you are a project professional, programme leader, engineer, consultant, client or policymaker, this session will provide practical insights into delivering complex projects that not only achieve their objectives but also create lasting societal benefits and leave a meaningful legacy for the society.