Physicist

Jacobs; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an early career physicist to join their dynamic team in Cirencester. This role offers the opportunity to work on physics assessments related to civil nuclear technologies, with a focus on developing consultancy skills in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a degree or higher in a relevant field and a passion for the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Free employee assistance programs

Reimbursement for professional development

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering/science with a focus on nuclear.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues.
• Experience in consultancy or nuclear is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physics assessments for civil nuclear power technologies.
• Assist in safety assessments and safety case construction.
• Provide clear technical judgments on complex issues.

Skills

Knowledge of reactor technologies

Nuclear safety assessments

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Nuclear masters or PhD preferred

Degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

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Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the opportunity

Many within the team have developed their careers in this role, starting in graduate positions and progressing through the grades towards becoming principal physicists.

We are open to early career physicists for this role. Key skills required:

• Knowledge of reactor technologies and experience of undertaking physics assessments for civil nuclear power technologies
• Familiarity with nuclear safety assessments and safety case construction
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and provide judgements on complex technical issues clearly and concisely
• Good consultancy skills, including good communication, teamwork, adaptability to client requirements, and time management skills
• Experience within an engineering consultancy environment or nuclear sector is advantageous

Qualifications

• Nuclear masters and PhDs preferred, or Degree or Post Graduate qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and provide judgements on complex technical issues clearly and concisely
• Good consultancy skills, including good communication, teamwork, adaptability to client requirements, and time management skills

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