NRL are recruiting for Senior and Principal Nuclear Waste Engineers on behalf of one of our large clients based at various locations throughout the UK on a permanent basis.
Our client is looking for individuals who can apply their skills independently and as part of a team to deliver projects to the benefit of our clients. Inherently the projects are multi-disciplinary and may be at any stage in the project life cycle. The projects range from client consultancy support to complete turn-key solutions. We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic, established individuals with experience in radioactive waste management.
Description:
We are committed to delivering cost-effective, optimised and practical solutions to meet our clients’ needs, and so are seeking high calibre individuals, ideally with relevant industry experience such as:
Having worked on UK nuclear licensed sites or knowledge of UK Site Licence companies.
Operating waste management facilities or has undertaken studies exploring use of such facilities.
Having consulting and project management experience.
Undertaking nuclear decommissioning or studies exploring options to define approaches for decommissioning.
Facilitating optioneering meetings.
Undertaking regulator engagement.
We are looking for individuals that can undertake:
Waste management studies, such as: strategy development; Integrated Waste Strategies; radioactive waste inventory development.
Waste-led decommissioning strategy development.
Environmental studies, such as: Best Available Technique (BAT) assessments and Environmental Aspects identification.
This is an exciting time for the Nuclear Team with an interesting and expanding pipeline of both international and UK based projects.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Develop complex nuclear waste management projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Provide technical leadership and expertise in nuclear waste management, including waste characterization, treatment, storage, and disposal.
Develop and implement waste management strategies, plans, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Conduct technical assessments, risk evaluations, and feasibility studies to support project decision-making.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and documentation to clients and stakeholders.
Advise clients on regulatory compliance, policy development, and strategic planning related to nuclear waste management.
Participate in planning required to achieve prescribed objectives.
Conduct analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.
Performs inspections and tests to ensure compliance.
Participate in developing corrective measures and procedures. Formulates hypothesis, performs research and makes recommendation.
Qualifications:
Degree in an appropriate subject.
A desire to deliver technical excellence.
Project and financial management experience.
Commercial awareness for business development and proposal preparation.
Great communication in English and solid numeracy skills.
A self-starter who can design and deliver work under own initiative.
Experience in any of the following is desirable:
Environmental permitting and compliance.
Environmental safety cases.
Waste informed decommissioning studies.
Site end-state management.
Regulation of radioactive substances and waste.
Higher Active Waste (HAW) e.g. preparing RWM disposal assessments.
Knowledge of the Radioactive Waste Advisor role.
Waste characterisation, treatment, conditioning, packaging, storage, transport or disposal.
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) management.
You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.
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