Radiation Characterisation Consultant

Amentum; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Characterisation Consultant to join our Radiation Protection & Characterisation team in the UK. You will support the characterisation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and radiologically regulated sites, applying advanced techniques to guide decommissioning and waste management decisions.

You will work with specialists across characterisation, radiometrics, and waste management, delivering high-quality outputs and reliable client advice.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific, engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience in radiological characterisation, nuclear decommissioning or radioactive waste management.
• Experience developing DQOs, SAPs or other characterisation strategies.
• Strong report writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review building and facility history files to support characterisation planning.
• Develop Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs).
• Develop Data Quality Objectives (DQOs) and undertake Data Quality Assessments (DQAs).
• Review and interpret analytical and radiological data, develop robust conclusions and make recommendations.
• Analyse radiological fingerprints to support characterisation and waste management decisions.
• Provide advice on sampling strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Produce clear, robust reports and project documentation.
• Represent the team at client, project and regulatory meetings.

Skills

Radiological characterisation

Nuclear decommissioning

Radioactive waste management

DQOs / SAPs development

Data quality assessments

Analytical data interpretation

Technical report writing

Client liaison

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific, engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Characterisation Consultant to join our Radiation Protection & Characterisation team in the UK. You will support the characterisation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and radiologically regulated sites, applying advanced techniques to guide decommissioning and waste management decisions.

You will work with specialists across characterisation, radiometrics, and waste management, delivering high-quality outputs and reliable client advice.