Nuclear Waste Management & Decommissioning Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Waste Management and Characterisation Specialist in the UK to support NDA/Defence decommissioning projects. You will prepare and review waste plans, technical reports, and bid inputs, with occasional secondments to client sites.

The role requires an Engineering degree in nuclear-related field, strong nuclear science knowledge, regulatory familiarity, and BPSS clearance. On-site collaboration with customers and coaching to staff are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in nuclear engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of nuclear science, radioactive materials, and waste management principles.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication with professionals and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulations and standards for nuclear waste management.

Responsibilities

• Provide waste management and characterization advice to Assystem and our customers.
• Prepare and review waste and characterization documentation for decommissioning projects.
• Develop waste management plans, technical reports, and presentations.
• Provide input to bids and articulate durations and costs for planned work.
• Lead small teams when required.
• Be primary contact between Assystem and customers, potentially seconded to customer sites.
• Provide training and coaching to staff and contractors.
• Ensure value to the business through effective resource management and BAT.
• Possess working knowledge of the Data Quality Objectives (DQO) method of characterisation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of transport of dangerous goods and waste consignments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering Degree in nuclear engineering or related field

Tools

DQO method

BAT (Best Available Techniques)

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Waste Management and Characterisation Specialist in the UK to support NDA/Defence decommissioning projects. You will prepare and review waste plans, technical reports, and bid inputs, with occasional secondments to client sites.

The role requires an Engineering degree in nuclear-related field, strong nuclear science knowledge, regulatory familiarity, and BPSS clearance. On-site collaboration with customers and coaching to staff are expected.