Senior Radiological Characterisation Leader

Nda Group

Dounreay

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

NRS Dounreay is seeking a Senior Characterisation Specialist to provide technical leadership across characterisation programmes in a highly regulated environment. You will define radiological inventories, develop strategies and underpin safe, compliant waste management decisions.

As a senior technical specialist you will lead characterisation activities, design sampling programmes and mentor staff while interacting with regulators and stakeholders to ensure high technical quality.

Qualifications

Experience in radioactive waste characterisation or radiological assessment.
Knowledge of radiological fingerprint development, sampling and analysis techniques.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement and collaborative working.
Post specific physical capability assessment.

Responsibilities

Lead and support characterisation activities across the site, providing expert advice on radiological and waste characterisation challenges.
Develop radiological fingerprints and characterisation methodologies.
Design and oversee sampling and analysis programmes.
Interpret radiological data to support waste management and decommissioning decisions.
Prepare characterisation plans, reports and technical justifications.
Provide specialist characterisation advice to projects.
Identify opportunities to improve approaches, efficiency and technical quality.
Provide coaching, mentoring and technical leadership within the characterisation discipline.
Engage with regulators, supply chain partners and specialist stakeholders.