Physicist

Amentum; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Senior Physicist to lead projects in the nuclear industry. You will be responsible for the technical delivery of tasks, mentor junior team members, and interact with clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in physics disciplines related to the nuclear sector and a relevant master's or PhD. Strong consultancy skills and the ability to analyze complex issues are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the nuclear industry, including transient analysis and reactor physics.
• Ability to analyze and judge on complex technical issues.
• Good communication, teamwork, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium sized projects or tasks independently.
• Oversee work of small teams and mentor junior members.
• Technical delivery and client interactions.

Skills

Detailed knowledge in physics discipline

Consultancy skills

Bid writing experience

Education

Nuclear masters or PhD

Relevant engineering or scientific degree

Job description

Overview

As a Senior physicist you will be expected to lead small to medium sized projects or tasks independently requiring minimal guidance, you may oversee the work of small teams working on those projects and mentor junior team members. You will be responsible for technical delivery of the tasks and technical interactions with clients.

Responsibilities

• Detailed knowledge and experience within a physics discipline required in the nuclear industry, such as transient analysis, reactor physics, shielding, thermal hydraulics, etc.
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and provide judgements on complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
• Good consultancy skills, including communication, teamwork, adaptability to client requirements and time management.
• Experience of bid writing or assessment and associated commercial awareness.
• Familiar with nuclear safety assessments and safety case construction. Nuclear masters and PhDs preferred, or degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.