Shielding Discipline Lead

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the nuclear sector is seeking a seasoned professional to manage the Shielding and Dose Assessment Section. This role offers a chance to lead a talented team in a flexible work environment, emphasizing collaboration and technical excellence. The organization values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday

BUPA Private Medical Cover

Group Life Assurance

Maternity Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in radiation shielding and dose assessment.
• Experience with high energy physics experiments is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and technical leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the performance of the Shielding and Dose Assessment Section.
• Support the Head of Technical in managing client relationships and projects.
• Coordinate, motivate, and develop the team.

Skills

Radiation shielding

Dose assessment

Project management

Organizational skills

Tools

MCNP

Attila

MCBEND

FLUKA

Microshield

Job description

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Our client is an exciting and fast-paced organization that has recently secured several contracts within the Nuclear Sector. This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career with a forward-thinking, highly regarded organization that prioritizes its people and their welfare.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and oversee the performance of the Shielding and Dose Assessment Section by coordinating, motivating, and developing the team.
2. Support the Head of Technical in managing client relationships, projects, and team members.
3. Location is flexible.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in radiation shielding and dose assessment within the nuclear industry, covering all project phases from initial design to decommissioning.
• Experience with high energy physics experiments (e.g., accelerators) and medical treatment facilities is advantageous.
• Extensive experience with radiation transport codes such as MCNP, Attila, MCBEND, FLUKA, and Microshield.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shielding projects and provide technical leadership within other projects.

The team is close-knit and has an excellent reputation for delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to work in an organization that values teamwork.

Our client aims to attract top industry talent and prefers to reward based on knowledge, skills, experience, and ability rather than a fixed salary band.

Benefits include: Pension, Bonus Scheme, 25 days holiday, BUPA Private Medical Cover, Group Life Assurance, Maternity Pay Scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme.