Dismantling engineer

Do you want to make a real difference in supporting the safe decommissioning of nuclear infrastructure in the U.K? Are you looking for a role in which you will be a specialist providing consultancy services to several high-profile clients and stakeholders? Do you want to work for a company that supports professional progression and training to ensure that you are an expert in your field? If so, this is the role for you.

This role would be ideal for a degree educated engineer with proven experience in a technical capacity and exposure to environmental permitting, risk assessments, optioneering, modelling or characterisation.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Decommissioning Engineer to join our client's specialist technical consultancy and engineering firm that addresses some of the most complex technical challenges in the nuclear sector today. With four decades of experience in the UK, their teams combine their in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and processes with international expertise to provide a holistic and fully-informed approach to projects. They offer technically astute and forward-thinking services and solutions to the industry, making them an attractive company to work for. They understand that different people have different priorities, which is why they pride themselves on their supportive and friendly environment and ability to provide flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Remuneration and benefits

On offer to you will be a Competitive Salary alongside:

• Private Medical Insurance at Single, Partner and Family levels
• Non Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a cap of 30
• Plus many more.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Optioneering and Feasibility Studies
• Decommissioning Planning
• Input data collection, conditioning, and validation
• Development of multi-phase decommissioning plans
• Development of Decommissioning Flow Diagrams
• Scheduling and sequencing
• Throughput modelling
• Bespoke Studies
• Post-Operational Clean Out (POCO) Planning
• Investigation and Characterisation Planning
• Dismantling and Size Reduction Planning and Design
• Preparation of Method Statements and Design Risk Assessments
• Supporting Hazard Identification process e.g. HAZOP and HAZID
• Preparation of tender documents and technical responses for decommissioning works

The four core delivery areas in this Decommissioning and Dismantling team are:

• Dismantling and Demolition
• Retrievals
• Investigations and Characterisations
• Post-Operational Clean Out (POCO)

You will work across the full life cycle of decommissioning projects, from Feasibility and Preliminary Design to Detailed Design and Construction/Commissioning phases.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng in a relevant nuclear engineering, decommissioning, waste management or engineering (preferably with a specialism in nuclear) field
• Experience in nuclear decommissioning or waste management projects
• Willingness to obtain a security clearance

The setting for the role:

Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licenced site. These can include nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gasses, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.

Get in touch now:

If you desire a new opportunity with a leading nuclear defence engineering consultancy and have the skills and experience our client is seeking then apply today or contact our Specialist Recruitment Consultant Hywel Thomas via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.