Junior Decommissioning & Dismantling Engineer

Total Resourcing Ltd; Windermere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Decommissioning and Dismantling Engineer to tackle complex engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. This role involves engaging in diverse tasks such as feasibility studies, planning for dismantling, and preparing method statements. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of experience in nuclear operations or similar highly regulated industries, alongside a relevant degree. With a commitment to innovative solutions, you'll contribute to projects that have a significant impact both in the UK and internationally. Join a team that values diverse skills and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Non-contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Group Income Protection

Group Life Insurance

Sports allowance

Online discount platform

Professional Membership subscription paid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional engineering experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Experience in decommissioning planning and waste management projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative engineering solutions for decommissioning challenges.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop multi-phase decommissioning plans.

Skills

Nuclear Decommissioning

Waste Management

Engineering Design

Project Management

Education

BSc/MSc in Nuclear Engineering

BEng/MEng in Engineering

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:

1. Retrievals
2. POCO
3. Investigations and Characterisations
4. Dismantling and Demolition

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:

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

Preferred Role Requirements

The D&D team encourage diversity of thought and welcome applications of candidates with transferable skills that can be applied to nuclear decommissioning projects; therefore, there are no minimum role requirements and candidates will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The preferred role requirements are as follows:

1. BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng in a relevant nuclear engineering, decommissioning, waste management or engineering (preferably with a specialist in nuclear) field.
2. Experience in nuclear decommissioning or waste management projects OR in the field of nuclear operations / nuclear power generation OR translatable experience in a similarly highly regulated industry.
3. Willingness to obtain a security clearance.
4. 3+ years professional engineering/technical specialist experience.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You will also get an additional 1 day off for every 1-year service which is capped at 5.
• A competitive salary.
• One Professional Membership subscription paid for by the company.
• Private medical insurance.
• Non-contribution pension scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay.
• Group Income Protection.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Sports allowance.
• Online discount platform.