Senior Nuclear Waste Consultant

Joining our established and expanding Nuclear team as a Senior Waste Consultant, means engaging in a diverse and growing array of both international and UK-based projects. This role offers the chance to participate in multi-disciplinary projects at various stages of the lifecycle, from client consultancy to comprehensive turn-key solutions. Your responsibilities will extend to client interaction, crafting bids and proposals, and overseeing project delivery in line with AECOM’s standards for quality, safety, and environmental care., * Waste management studies, such as: strategy development; Integrated Waste Strategies; radioactive waste inventory development.

• Waste-led decommissioning strategy development.

• Environmental studies, such as: Best Available Technique (BAT) assessments and Environmental Aspects identification.

This is an exciting time for the Nuclear Team with an interesting and expanding pipeline of both international and UK based projects.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 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.

We are looking for individuals who can apply their skills independently and as part of a team to deliver projects to the benefit of our Clients. Inherently the projects are multi-disciplinary and may be at any stage in the project life cycle. Our projects range from client consultancy support to complete turn-key solutions. We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic, established individuals with experience in radioactive waste management. We are committed to delivering cost-effective, optimised and practical solutions to meet our clients’ needs, and so are seeking high calibre individuals, ideally with relevant industry experience such as:

• Having worked on UK nuclear licensed sites or knowledge of UK Site Licence companies.

• Operating waste management facilities or has undertaken studies exploring use of such facilities.

• Having consulting and project management experience.

• Undertaking nuclear decommissioning or studies exploring options to define approaches for decommissioning.

• Facilitating optioneering meetings.

• Undertaking regulator engagement., Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?, * 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.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let’s not forget about the perks at AECOM. You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.

• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.

• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives., Alternatively you can email the recruiter at rhys.platten@aecom.com or register your interest here and we’ll keep you updated on our latest opportunities.