Senior Nuclear Waste Consultant

Westlakes Recruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Waste Consultant for contract work in Leeds. This role involves developing nuclear waste management projects, providing technical leadership, and advising clients on compliance and strategic planning. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in nuclear waste management. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter, able to work independently, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Desire to deliver technical excellence.
• Experience in project and financial management.
• Great communication and strong numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex nuclear waste management projects.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise.
• Conduct technical assessments and risk evaluations.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Communication in English

Numeracy 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 recommendation.

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 any of the following is desirable:
• 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.

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Why We're Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients\' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We Only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Equal Opportunity

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities