Nuclear Waste Consultant

AECOM; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Waste Consultant to oversee nuclear waste management projects. You will engage in client interactions, develop waste management strategies, and provide technical leadership. Ideal candidates should have experience in radioactive waste management and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to continuous learning

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in radioactive waste management and a track record of delivering projects.
• Ability to work on UK nuclear licensed sites.
• Experience in consultancy and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste studies and strategy development.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in nuclear waste management.
• Serve as primary contact for clients.

Skills

Radioactive waste management

Project management

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Client engagement

Job description

Overview

Joining our established and expanding Nuclear team as a Senior Waste Consultant means engaging in a diverse and growing array of both international and UK-based projects. This role offers the chance to participate in multi-disciplinary projects at various stages of the lifecycle, from client consultancy to comprehensive turn-key solutions. Your responsibilities will extend to client interaction, crafting bids and proposals, and overseeing project delivery in line with AECOM's standards for quality, safety, and environmental care.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 and experience

• Experience in radioactive waste management and a track record of delivering projects to clients.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

What we offer / Why join us

We are 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.

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We are a Fortune 500 firm and operate globally with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG priorities. We offer hybrid work options and a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.