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Senior & Principal Nuclear Waste Consultant

  • Location: Warrington, wa3 6gr
  • Salary: Competitive dependent on experience
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 6 days ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: Dannielle Riley
  • Contact Email: dannielle.riley@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 28 November 2024
  • Expiry Date: 28 December 2024
  • Job Ref: V-176325-3

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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