Senior Waste and Radiological Protection Consultant

Atkins Nuclear business has been operating for over four decades. We have operations based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America, and are fully engaged on the development of the next generation of nuclear power stations. Alongside our new build expertise, we maintain existing nuclear fleet and decommission those coming to the end of their life. With opportunities in key nuclear sectors around the world, Atkins can provide an exciting career.

As a result of continued growth in the Atkins Rutherford House, Cumbria (Whitehaven) Nuclear office, we are looking to recruit experienced an experience RP / Waste Professional with a proven track record in working in nuclear decommissioning projects.

The successful candidate shall be required to support the delivery of high hazard projects from within the Decommissioning Waste Management and Radiological Protection team. He/she will collaborate with other projects to deliver work to time and quality. The candidate will also be supporting the development and career progress of less experienced individuals in the team.

Please note: The closing date for applications for this position is Friday 29th September.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to the company and projects on areas of Radiological Protection and Rad Waste Management in the following areas:-
o ALARP Studies
o Dose estimation and management
o Investigations
o Risk Assessment and contingency arrangements
o Waste Management plans
o Dosimetry
o Instrument selection and use
o Safety case support
o Safety Leadership
o Other areas of RP and Waste Managements as requested
• Lead and support other team members, sharing knowledge and experience.
• Use knowledge and experience to influence and improve project delivery.
• To assist successful delivery of projects, work to meet targets, work within budget and programme.
• Be customer focused, client liaison and communication.
• Work with projects and clients to help solve complex and challenging problems
• Liaise with Project Managers to deliver projects.
• Based in the Cumbria (Whitehaven) office.

Requirements

• Extensive Nuclear Decommissioning Experience.
• Certified RPA or close to Certification.
• A good understanding of Rad Waste Requirements.
• Good standard of written English and the ability to write clear technical reports.
• Reasonable level of commercial awareness and demonstrate the ability to work within budget and programme.
• Innovative and open to ideas.
• Flexible in approach, willing to travel to work on client sites.
• Highly motivated and proactive, have good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
• Interpersonal skills, able to build and develop relationships internally and externally.

Benefits
Please refer to our website for full details of our benefits package, which includes the opportunity to purchase up to 15 days additional annual leave per year on top of our standard 25 days paid annual leave.

Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information
• Travel to other company sites may be necessary.There will also be opportunities for international travel and applicants with a desire for non-UK based assignments will be welcomed.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.
• We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.