Junior Decommissioning & Dismantling Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Decommissioning & Dismantling Engineer to join their dynamic team in Warrington. In this role, you will engage in innovative engineering solutions for nuclear decommissioning challenges, participating in planning, design, and waste handling studies. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, including feasibility studies and bespoke studies, while contributing to the safety and efficiency of decommissioning operations. With a commitment to professional development, the company supports continuous learning and offers generous benefits, including additional leave for years of service. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in the nuclear sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off for each year of service up to 5 years

One professional membership subscription paid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in nuclear decommissioning or waste management.
• Strong background in engineering solutions for decommissioning challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative engineering solutions for decommissioning tasks.
• Develop multi-phase decommissioning plans and flow diagrams.

Skills

Decommissioning Planning

Waste Handling Studies

Dismantling and Demolition

Feasibility Studies

Data Collection and Validation

Education

BSc/MSc in Nuclear Engineering

BEng/MEng in Related Fields

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Junior Decommissioning & Dismantling Engineer, Warrington

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Client:

Total Resourcing Ltd

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Within the Decommissioning and Dismantling (D&D) discipline, you will participate in core D&D engineering tasks and activities, ranging from decommissioning planning, design and waste handling studies to dismantling, demolition and delicensing tasks.

The four core pillars of the D&D disciplines are:

• Retrievals
• POCO
• Investigations and Characterisations
• Dismantling and Demolition

Requirements

You will be responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions to decommissioning challenges both across the UK and in an international setting.

Accountabilities

As a Decommissioning and Dismantling Engineer, you will be involved in a variety of specialist tasks. This could include:

• Optioneering and Feasibility Studies.
• Input data collection, conditioning, and validation;
• Development of multi-phase decommissioning plans;
• Development of Decommissioning Flow Diagrams;
• Scheduling and sequencing;
• Throughput modelling;
• Bespoke Studies.
• Post-Operational Clean Out (POCO) Planning.
• Investigation and Characterisation Planning.
• Dismantling and Size Reduction Planning and Design.
• Preparation of Method Statements and Design Risk Assessments.
• Supporting Hazard Identification process e.g., HAZOP and HAZID.
• Preparation of tender documents and technical responses for decommissioning works.

Preferred Role Requirements

The D&D team encourages diversity of thought and welcomes applications from candidates with transferable skills that can be applied to nuclear decommissioning projects. There are no strict minimum role requirements; candidates will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The preferred role requirements include:

• BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng in nuclear engineering, decommissioning, waste management, or related engineering fields (preferably with a nuclear specialization).
• Experience in nuclear decommissioning, waste management projects, nuclear operations, nuclear power generation, or similar highly regulated industries.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance.
• At least 3 years of professional engineering or technical experience.
• Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for each year of service up to 5 years.
• One professional membership subscription paid for by the company.