Senior Nuclear Waste Consultant

westlakesrecruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Waste Consultant in Leeds. The role involves developing complex nuclear waste management projects, providing technical leadership, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Desire to deliver technical excellence.
• Experience in project and financial management.
• Strong communication in English and solid numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop nuclear waste management projects from inception to completion.
• Provide technical leadership in waste management.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation.

Skills

Technical excellence

Project management

Financial management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Waste Consultant with a background in the nuclear or defence sector, to be engaged on a contract basis in the Leeds area.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex nuclear waste management projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in nuclear waste management, including waste characterization, treatment, storage, and disposal.
• Develop and implement waste management strategies, plans, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct technical assessments, risk evaluations, and feasibility studies to support project decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and documentation to clients and stakeholders.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, policy development, and strategic planning related to nuclear waste management.
• Participate in planning required to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Conduct analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.
• Performs inspections and tests to ensure compliance.
• Participate in developing corrective measures and procedures. Formulates hypothesis, performs research and makes recommendations.

Skills & Qualifications

• A desire to deliver technical excellence.
• Project and financial management experience.
• Commercial awareness for business development and proposal preparation.
• Great communication in English and solid numeracy skills.
• A self-starter who can design and deliver work under own initiative.

Experience in Desirable areas

• Environmental permitting and compliance.
• Environmental safety cases.
• Waste informed decommissioning studies.
• Site end-state management.
• Regulation of radioactive substances and waste.
• Higher Active Waste (HAW) e.g. preparing RWM disposal assessments.
• Knowledge of the Radioactive Waste Advisor role.
• Waste characterisation, treatment, conditioning, packaging, storage, transport or disposal.
• Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) management.