Senior Waste and Decommissioning Consultant - Full Time / Part Time

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. AtkinsRéalis is also embarking on a journey to become a global leader in Reactor Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management Services. It is an exciting time for the decommissioning sector with increased responsibility and investment in dismantling and disposing of aging nuclear reactors and managing the UK’s nuclear legacy wastes.

Our Reactor Operations and Decommissioning team, based at Bristol, Warrington, and Glasgow, is a diverse group of engineers and scientists well-placed to meet these challenges, including the decommissioning of the Scottish reactor fleet. 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 arrangements. We seek individuals willing to take responsibility and contribute to project success, sharing our values of collaboration, resilience, and trust. We promote diversity and inclusion to strengthen our team.

Responsibilities:

• Aligning technical project goals with clients, solving complex problems in radioactive waste management and decommissioning, with knowledge of the waste management lifecycle.
• Applying and adapting technology such as radiological dose modelling, radionuclide characterisation, automation, and robotics to optimize waste management and decommissioning processes.
• Promoting continuous improvement in waste strategies, including environmental permitting and assessment (BAT, BPM).
• Identifying opportunities to advance decommissioning and waste management towards Net Zero, including planning and land remediation.
• Supporting business development through bid writing, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Collaborating globally, sharing knowledge, and building networks for complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Using expertise to influence waste routes and project delivery, fostering new careers in Net Zero initiatives.
• Ensuring successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Providing technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring junior staff.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and communication.

Requirements:

• Degree in science (chemistry, physics, environmental sciences) or engineering (chemical, mechanical, process), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in related fields, with nuclear/radiation experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience working with delivery teams and clients.
• Excellent written English, capable of producing clear technical reports.
• Flexible, willing to travel as needed.
• Motivated, proactive, effective communicator.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.
• Chartered status from a professional institution (desirable).
• Knowledge of nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
• Project management or leadership experience (desirable).
• On-site nuclear experience and bid management experience (beneficial).

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050 with sustainable energy solutions, innovative technologies, and resilient systems across nuclear, renewables, and decarbonisation projects.

Meeting your needs:

We offer a flexible Total Reward package tailored to your lifestyle and career stage, including benefits for disability accommodations and flexible working arrangements.

This role may require security clearance, contingent on the vetting process conducted by UKSV, including proof of UK residency of at least 5 years. We promote a diverse and inclusive community, supporting staff from all backgrounds with flexible policies and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.