Who are the Behaviour and Culture Facilitators?
Founded by Behaviour and Culture Director Caroline Brown, who has spent the past decade transforming workplace culture through positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, and a strengths-based approach, the AtkinsRéalis Nuclear team is redefining what it means to lead with culture.
At the centre of this transformation is a growing team of Behaviour and Culture Facilitators (BCFs), championing a people-first approach rooted in curiosity, care, courage, and community—positioning AtkinsRéalis as a leader in behavioural excellence across the nuclear industry.
The BCF team is a diverse team of professionals from across the Nuclear EMEA business, including engineers, project managers, consultants, and directors. What unites them is a shared passion for culture and behaviour, and a vision “for our business to be at the forefront of leading our behaviours and culture in ways that others aspire towards; so that our people and our industries thrive.”
BCFs are not just culture advocates—they are trained practitioners and facilitators who lead by example.
Their role encompasses three core elements:
1. Cultural Leadership - Modelling the values and behaviours that define the organisation's culture.
2. Strengths-based coaching - Accredited practitioners in Strengths Profile, helping individuals identify and leverage their unique strengths.
3. Facilitation - Delivering workshops and sessions that support team development, onboarding, and cultural evolution.
Please note that you are now leaving the AtkinsRéalis website (legal name: AtkinsRéalis Group inc.) and entering a website maintained by a third party (the "External Website") and that you do so at your own risk.
AtkinsRéalis has no control over the External Website, any data or other content contained therein or any additional linked websites. The link to the External Website is provided for convenience purposes only. By clicking "Accept" you acknowledge and agree that AtkinsRéalis is not responsible, and does not accept or assume any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the data protection policy, the content, the data or the technical operation of the External Website and/or any linked websites and that AtkinsRéalis is not liable for the terms and conditions (or terms of use) of the External Website. Further, you acknowledge and agree that you assume all risks resulting from entering and/or using the External Website and/or any linked websites.
BY ENTERING THE EXTERNAL WEBSITE, YOU ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU COMPLETELY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS AGAINST ATKINSRÉALIS, AND RELEASE, DISCHARGE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS ATKINSRÉALIS, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES AND COSTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ENTERING AND/OR USING THE EXTERNAL WEBSITE AND/OR ANY LINKED WEBSITES AND ANY DATA AND/OR CONTENT CONTAINED THEREIN.
Such waiver and release specifically includes, without limitation, any and all rights and claims pertaining to reliance on the data or content of the External Website, or claims pertaining to the processing of personal data, including but not limited to any rights under any applicable data protection statute. You also recognize by clicking “Accept” that the terms of this disclaimer are reasonable.
The information provided by Virtua Research cited herein is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind. Use of any Virtua Research data is at a user’s own risk and Virtua Research disclaims any liability for use of the Virtua Research data. Although the information is obtained or compiled from reliable sources Virtua Research neither can nor does guarantee or make any representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to the accuracy, validity, sequence, timeliness, completeness or continued availability of any information or data, including third-party content, made available herein. In no event shall Virtua Research be liable for any decision made or action or inaction taken in reliance on any information or data, including third-party content. Virtua Research further explicitly disclaims, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
The consensus estimate provided by Virtua Research is based on estimates, forecasts and predictions made by third party financial analysts, as described above. It is not prepared based on information provided by AtkinsRéalis and can only be seen as a consensus view on AtkinsRéalis' possible future results from an outside perspective. AtkinsRéalis has not provided input on these forecasts, except by referring to past publicly disclosed information. AtkinsRéalis does not accept any responsibility for the quality or accuracy of any individual or average of forecasts or estimates. This web page contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by third parties. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between AtkinsRéalis' actual future results, financial situation, development or performance, and the estimates given here.
I'm grateful to work alongside so many people who truly care about continuously strengthening our culture. It's more than just a concept - there's a shared sense of responsibility and dedication to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Samantha Hutchinson
Engineer
Central to the BCF methodology is the strengths-based approach, which draws on positive psychology to focus on what individuals do well and enjoy. Rather than focusing on weaknesses, this approach encourages people to harness their natural energy and talents to achieve sustainable high performance. Caroline worked extensively alongside Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Emily Hutchinson, in applying this approach, and together they published the book ‘The Strengths-Based Organization – How to boost inclusivity, wellbeing and performance’.
In Nuclear EMEA we use Strengths Profile, a self-assessment tool developed by Cappfinity. After completing the profile, individuals engage in a one-to-one debrief with a BCF. These confidential coaching-style sessions help participants gain deeper insight into their strengths and how to harness them in their current context for increased energy.
The impact is tangible. As of December 2024, 100% of participants sharing feedback reported feeling able to be open and honest with their strengths coach, 95% gained insight about their strengths, and 91% better understood how to apply their strengths at work. Feedback highlights increased confidence, motivation, and improved collaboration - key ingredients for a thriving workplace.
Workshops that inspire and transform
BCFs facilitate a range of workshops designed to embed the strengths approach into team dynamics and organisational culture. These include:
- Strengths–purpose workshops: These sessions help teams understand each other’s strengths, align with shared goals, and foster psychological safety. The result is improved collaboration, engagement, and productivity.
- Appreciative inquiry workshops: Using a positive psychology framework, these workshops guide teams through a process of discovering what works well, dreaming of future possibilities, designing solutions, and delivering change. This approach shifts the focus from problems to potential.
- Bespoke workshops: Tailored to specific team needs, these sessions cover topics such as psychological safety, transactional analysis, and active listening. They are designed to build trust, unlock thinking, and promote inclusive, high-performing environments.
Culture in Action: Real-World Impact
The BCF approach is not just theoretical—it’s making a real difference across the business. From culture onboarding of new starters to supporting leadership development and mentoring initiatives, BCFs are embedded in key moments of the employee journey.
Case studies from 2024 and 2025 illustrate the breadth of their impact. In the Women in Nuclear UK Mentoring Programme, BCF-led breakout sessions on psychological safety and strengths helped early-career professionals build confidence and connection. At HackaFuture, a digital careers event, BCFs introduced the strengths approach to a new generation of talent, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and inclusion.
Perhaps most powerfully, the Leading Our Culture programme—now evolved into Evolving Our Culture—has brought together hundreds of employees to explore how they can shape and lead culture. These immersive experiences have sparked new ways of thinking, strengthened relationships, and align teams with the company’s strategy.
Please note that you are now leaving the AtkinsRéalis website (legal name: AtkinsRéalis Group inc.) and entering a website maintained by a third party (the "External Website") and that you do so at your own risk.
AtkinsRéalis has no control over the External Website, any data or other content contained therein or any additional linked websites. The link to the External Website is provided for convenience purposes only. By clicking "Accept" you acknowledge and agree that AtkinsRéalis is not responsible, and does not accept or assume any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the data protection policy, the content, the data or the technical operation of the External Website and/or any linked websites and that AtkinsRéalis is not liable for the terms and conditions (or terms of use) of the External Website. Further, you acknowledge and agree that you assume all risks resulting from entering and/or using the External Website and/or any linked websites.
BY ENTERING THE EXTERNAL WEBSITE, YOU ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU COMPLETELY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS AGAINST ATKINSRÉALIS, AND RELEASE, DISCHARGE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS ATKINSRÉALIS, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES AND COSTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ENTERING AND/OR USING THE EXTERNAL WEBSITE AND/OR ANY LINKED WEBSITES AND ANY DATA AND/OR CONTENT CONTAINED THEREIN.
Such waiver and release specifically includes, without limitation, any and all rights and claims pertaining to reliance on the data or content of the External Website, or claims pertaining to the processing of personal data, including but not limited to any rights under any applicable data protection statute. You also recognize by clicking “Accept” that the terms of this disclaimer are reasonable.
The information provided by Virtua Research cited herein is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind. Use of any Virtua Research data is at a user’s own risk and Virtua Research disclaims any liability for use of the Virtua Research data. Although the information is obtained or compiled from reliable sources Virtua Research neither can nor does guarantee or make any representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to the accuracy, validity, sequence, timeliness, completeness or continued availability of any information or data, including third-party content, made available herein. In no event shall Virtua Research be liable for any decision made or action or inaction taken in reliance on any information or data, including third-party content. Virtua Research further explicitly disclaims, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
The consensus estimate provided by Virtua Research is based on estimates, forecasts and predictions made by third party financial analysts, as described above. It is not prepared based on information provided by AtkinsRéalis and can only be seen as a consensus view on AtkinsRéalis' possible future results from an outside perspective. AtkinsRéalis has not provided input on these forecasts, except by referring to past publicly disclosed information. AtkinsRéalis does not accept any responsibility for the quality or accuracy of any individual or average of forecasts or estimates. This web page contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by third parties. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between AtkinsRéalis' actual future results, financial situation, development or performance, and the estimates given here.
Looking ahead: a culture that evolves with us
The success of the BCF initiative reflects a broader cultural shift at AtkinsRéalis Nuclear EMEA. Culture is seen as a living, evolving force shaped by every individual. The strengths approach empowers people to bring their best selves to work, while the BCFs support with approaches, the tools, and inspiration to make that possible.
As the team expands right across our EMEA regions, and as external demand for their expertise continues to grow, the Behaviour and Culture Facilitators are proving that when people feel seen, heard and supported, extraordinary things happen.
Overall nuclear culture
Within our Nuclear sector, we are creating a culture to embrace, live by, and practice our five core values in all our behaviours and interactions.
We will do this with curiosity, care, courage and a sense of community.
Our values:
1. Safety
2. Integrity
3. Collaboration
4. Innovation
5. Excellence
Downloads
Trade releases