Senior Dose and Shielding Consultant

Total Resourcing Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dose and Shielding Consultant to lead projects and provide expert knowledge in radiation safety assessments. This role involves managing complex projects, supporting diverse teams, and enhancing safety processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry, a relevant degree, and familiarity with radiation transport codes. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and an annual bonus scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of radiation protection.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Non-contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Group Income Protection

Group Life Insurance

Sports allowance

Online discount platform

Free secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in radiation shielding and dose assessment.
• Extensive experience with radiation transport-based codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage dose and shielding projects and provide technical leadership.
• Support multi-disciplinary teams with safety challenges.

Skills

Radiation Shielding

Dose Assessment

Technical Leadership

Safety Assessment

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree in scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

MCNP

Attila

ADVANTG

MCBEND

FLUKA

Microshield

Job description

The Dose and Shielding Consultant will be required to support the Discipline Lead in providing for the technical needs of clients and their projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Managing dose and shielding projects, as well as a technical leadership role within other projects
• Providing expert knowledge of dose and shielding safety assessment including being up to date with developments in methodology and approach
• Providing dose and shielding support to multi-disciplinary teams addressing various safety challenges
• Identifying and developing new opportunities for the team, including technical support to bids
• Closely working with the rest of the team to ensure the delivery with high quality and on time
• Developing asset management plans and monitoring performance
• Supporting delivery and contributing to the direction of junior team members on various complex projects
• Contributing to the enhancement of radiation protection, safety processes and procedures
• Some travel between Offices and Clients' sites may be required

The Dose and Shielding team encourage diversity of thought and welcome applications of candidates with transferable skills that can be applied to our projects.

Preferred Role Requirements

• Relevant degree in a relevant scientific or engineering technical discipline
• 5+ years experience in radiation shielding and dose assessment within the nuclear industry
• Extensive experience in the application of radiation transport-based codes such as MCNP, Attila, ADVANTG, MCBEND, FLUKA and Microshield etc
• Good level of knowledge in the specialist field of dose and shielding safety assessment with some knowledge of advanced assessment techniques
• A working knowledge of aspects of nuclear Criticality would be beneficial
• Hold a minimum of ‘SC’ UK Security Clearance, or willing to obtain

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days minimum in office
• 25 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional 1 day off for every 1-year service which is capped at 5
• Competitive salary
• One Professional Membership subscription paid for by the company
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Non-contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Sports allowance
• Online discount platform
• Free secure on-site parking