Senior or Principal Radioactive Waste Consultant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior or Principal Radioactive Waste Consultant to join our growing Nuclear Division team in our Manchester office.

The Team – Our Nuclear Division

Our Nuclear Division is well established but still very much a growing team, supporting a wide range of key nuclear projects across the UK, from new build through to decommissioning. We pride ourselves on being innovative and providing strategic and bespoke support to meet our clients\’ needs, and have worked hard to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships with these clients. We recognise that the success of our business is underpinned and sustained by our people, and we always seek to ensure that we support, encourage and empower each member of our team to further build on what we have achieved.

We have a number of exciting projects, ongoing as well as future opportunities, with a wide range of high-profile nuclear clients. This includes delivery of work through large, long-term frameworks as well as through smaller, bespoke work packages. We are keen to welcome the right person into our team to support the successful delivery of this work and continued growth.

Responsibilities of the role:

Some of your primary responsibilities will include the following (not necessarily from the start):

• Helping to manage and deliver nuclear safety packages of work, including overseeing and supporting our delivery teams;
• Continuing to build and develop excellent client relationships; this is where we have excelled and our clients have all expressed their appreciation of our approach to relationship building;
• Delivering high-quality and bespoke technical and strategic support to our clients;
• Supporting the continued development of our business, including through identifying, bidding for and winning new work, either with new or existing clients;
• Mentoring and developing our graduates and other junior staff.

We know that every individual has different skills, strengths and preferences. We focus on recruiting great people and provide them with opportunities to tailor the role to best fit their skills and experience. Therefore, the bullets above are indicative but we avoid defining rigid roles.

You\’ll be set up for success if you have:

The work we deliver for our clients in support of radioactive waste management spans the entire waste management lifecycle, in which we provide bespoke strategic advice to ensure the UK\’s radioactive waste management inventory is managed safely. This ranges from finding innovative solutions to manage a particular waste stream, to developing business cases which could change national policy and strategy. The common focus being the ability to understand a problem and work out solutions to specific client needs.

Key understanding, knowledge and experience of the ideal candidate include, but are not limited to:

Understanding of:

• UK regulatory and policy landscape for the management of radioactive waste, including recent developments in policy and strategy;
• Waste management principles including application of the waste hierarchy;
• The application of Best Available Techniques (BAT) and how is it assessed in the context of radioactive waste management;
• The UK Radioactive Waste Inventory, including different classifications and waste streams.

Knowledge of:

• The range of decommissioning strategies for reactor sites and other nuclear facilities;
• Waste management processes across the entire lifecycle: characterisation, retrieval, processing, treatment, packaging, and disposal.

Experience of:

• Working with UK Site License Companies and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (including its subsidiaries).

Other skills and experience which we would consider beneficial to a consultancy role with us include:

• Experience of working with waste producers (e.g. Magnox, Sellafield, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd. (DSRL), and EDF Energy);
• Experience working with Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and its various work programmes;
• Knowledge of international waste management and disposal practices;
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams and with communication with other technical disciplines;
• Interactions with nuclear regulators;
• Experience, or good understanding of working within a consultancy environment.

In addition to knowledge and experience, we are looking for someone who can provide the following:

• Flexible, innovative and proactive approach to working and finding solutions;
• Ability to work closely with clients to solve problems;
• Desire to support growth of our radioactive waste management and decommissioning strategy capability.

What\’s great about the Stantec Group
As a global design leader with over 30,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, the Stantec Group is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighborhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you\’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone\’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we\’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock\’s capabilities with Stantec\’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we\’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through \”Stantec in the Community\” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we\’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask that you make us aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you\’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

If shortlisted, you\’ll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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