Senior Waste and Decommissioning Consultant - Full Time / Part Time

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Waste and Decommissioning Consultant in Epsom. This role involves leading projects in radioactive waste management and decommissioning, with hybrid working options available. The successful candidate will collaborate on technical projects, contribute to waste strategies, and provide mentorship to junior staff. This is an opportunity to be part of a commitment to sustainability and Net Zero goals.

Benefits

Flexible holidays

Health benefits

Career support

Tailored Total Reward packages

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, physics, environmental sciences, or engineering.
• Experience in nuclear/radiation fields is advantageous.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Willingness to meet UK security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects applying problem-solving skills in radioactive waste management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of waste strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff.
• Ensure project delivery within budget and scope.

Skills

Technical report writing

Problem-solving in waste management

Relationship-building

Project management

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

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Senior Waste and Decommissioning Consultant - Full Time / Part Time, Epsom

AtkinsRéalis Nuclear has been operating for over 40 years with operations based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and is fully engaged in developing the next generation of nuclear power. We are also on an exciting journey to become the global leader in Reactor Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management Services.

The decommissioning sector is at a stimulating point with increased responsibility and investment in safely dismantling and disposing of aging nuclear reactors and managing the UK’s nuclear legacy wastes.

Our Reactor Operations and Decommissioning team, based in Bristol, Warrington, and Glasgow, is diverse and well-placed to meet these challenges, including the Scottish reactor fleet decommissioning.

Due to growth, we are recruiting experienced engineers and scientists as Senior Waste and Decommissioning Consultants. The role is flexible across the UK with hybrid working options.

We seek individuals willing to take responsibility and contribute to project success, sharing our values of collaboration, resilience, openness, and trust.

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on technical projects with clients, applying problem-solving skills in radioactive waste management and decommissioning, with knowledge of the waste management lifecycle.
• Utilize and adapt technology, such as radiological dose modelling, radionuclide characterisation, automation, and robotics, to improve decommissioning and waste management processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of waste strategies, including environmental permitting and assessments.
• Identify opportunities for business change towards Net Zero, including waste management planning and contaminated land remediation.
• Assist in business development through bids, proposals, and technical contributions.
• Engage globally with team members, share knowledge, and build networks for complex projects.
• Help establish waste routes to influence project delivery towards Net Zero.
• Ensure project delivery meets targets within budget and scope.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communication.

Requirements:

• Degree in science (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) or engineering (chemical, mechanical, process), or significant relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in a related field; nuclear/radiation experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience working with delivery teams and clients.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Flexible, travel-ready, highly motivated, and proactive.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance requirements.

Desirable:

• Chartered status from a professional institution.
• Knowledge of nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
• Project management or leadership experience.
• On-site nuclear facility experience.
• Bid writing and management experience.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, powering the world with sustainable energy solutions, and delivering impactful projects across nuclear, renewables, and decarbonisation sectors.

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Meeting your needs:

Enjoy tailored Total Reward packages, flexible holidays, health benefits, and career support, including adjustments for disabilities.

We are AtkinsRéalis, a global consultancy with over 100 years of expertise, committed to delivering projects with positive, sustainable impacts.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting, including proof of residency in the UK for 5+ years. Please do not mention current or past security clearances in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion and value applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee