Lead Transport Manager - Warrington in Manchester

Lead Transport Manager - Warrington

Lead Transport Manager

Location: Warrington
Reporting to: Head of Transport Management

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Transport Manager to join our Shipping business and lead the planning, preparation and delivery of safe, secure and regulatory-compliant radioactive material (RAM) transport operations across the UK and internationally.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex nuclear transport programmes across road, rail and marine environments. You will act as the technical authority for transport operations, logistics solutions, asset management, lifting activities and radiological protection, while leading a team of specialists to deliver world-class transport services.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work with international customers, regulators and government stakeholders, supporting some of the most complex nuclear transport operations in the world.

What youll be doing

• Leading the end-to-end management of complex radioactive material transport operations from initial opportunity through to transport close-out
• Acting as the accountable lead for transport planning, delivery, safety, security and regulatory compliance
• Managing and developing a team of transport specialists, providing leadership, coaching and technical guidance
• Serving as the technical authority on radioactive material transport regulations and operational delivery
• Developing transport and logistics solutions that meet customer requirements, schedules and budgets
• Managing transport assets including nuclear packages, rail wagons and associated equipment to ensure availability and compliance
• Overseeing asset management activities in line with ISO 55001 and industry best practice
• Leading customer, regulator and contract compliance audits
• Acting as Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) to customers, consignors and consignees
• Providing expertise in radiological protection, monitoring programmes and radiation safety requirements
• Supporting lifting operations and specialist handling activities as required
• Developing technical procedures and operational arrangements for transport assets and user facilities
• Managing quality assurance activities during transport and handling operations
• Leading lessons learned, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing budgets and resources within delegated authority
• Supporting business development activities, feasibility studies and customer engagements
• Representing NTS at industry forums, international committees and technical conferences where required

Training & development

At NTS, we invest in our leaders and technical specialists through:

• Opportunities to lead nationally and internationally significant nuclear transport programmes
• Continued professional development and support for maintaining specialist accreditations
• Exposure to international customers, regulators and government organisations
• Leadership development opportunities and people management training
• Participation in industry working groups and technical forums across the nuclear transport sector

Who were looking for

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree, NVQ Level 6, or HND supported by an Advanced Apprenticeship in an Engineering or Scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) for Road and Rail
• Radiological Protection Supervisor (RPS)
• Advanced IMDG Qualification
• RAMTUC Level 2 training or equivalent demonstrable knowledge
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• IOSH Understanding Human Factors and Behaviours
• PUWER and LOLER qualifications

Desirable

• Degree or Diploma in Management and Leadership with Chartered Management status (CMgr/MCMI)
• Membership or professional registration with a relevant professional body such as IMechE, IET, CILT, CMI, APM or Institute of Transport Management
• Engineering registration (EngTech, IEng or CEng)
• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent
• Appointed Person (Lifting) qualification
• APM, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent project management qualification
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) qualifications including ISO 12807/9712 standards, visual inspection or pressure change measurement testing (PCMT)

Experience

• Minimum five years' experience delivering international radioactive material transport operations across road, rail and marine environments
• Experience operating within security-sensitive and highly regulated environments
• Experience of working at overseas nuclear facilities, storage sites and intermodal transport locations
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Proven experience leading audits, contract compliance activities and transport assurance programmes
• Experience managing budgets and operational delivery responsibilities
• Experience conducting radioactive material feasibility studies and technical assessments
• Experience negotiating with stakeholders, customers, regulators and suppliers
• Ability to identify business opportunities and support business development activities

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of international radioactive material transport regulations, including SSR-6, ADR, IMDG, RID, IATA, ADN and CFR49
• Advanced understanding of radioactive material packages and associated handling equipment, including Type B packages
• Knowledge of lifting operations, transport frames, lifting beams and associated engineering requirements
• Understanding of radiological protection principles and IRR17 requirements
• Knowledge of leak testing and non-destructive testing methods, including PCMT, helium leak testing and visual inspection techniques
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and continuous improvement processes
• Understanding of ISO 55001 asset management principles
• Ability to develop technical documentation in line with BS EN IEC/IEEE 82079-1 standards

Skills & behaviours

• Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire, develop and empower others
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate confidently in complex, high-profile and highly regulated environments
• Sound judgement and strong decision-making capability
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance operational, financial and customer requirements
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach

Why NTS?

At NTS, our people are trusted to perform, supported to grow and encouraged to be curious and innovative. We create an environment where youre given the freedom to do your job well, the support of a strong team, and the opportunity to help shape the future of safe and reliable transport operations.

The Kind of People Were Looking For

Were interested in who you are, not just whats on your CV.

Youre likely to thrive at NTS if you:

• Take ownership of your work and enjoy being trusted to deliver
• Are collaborative, approachable and naturally supportive of others
• Care about doing the right thing, in the right way
• Are curious and motivated to learn, improve and grow
• Communicate openly and act with integrity and respect
• Are comfortable working in a purpose-driven, safety-critical environment

You dont need to tick every box on day one we value potential, attitude and alignment with our culture just as much as experience.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Buy / Sell annual leave
• Health Shield
• Nuclear Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Family-friendly policies
• Bonus
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• International travel and exposure to global nuclear transport operations
• Opportunity to work with leading experts across the nuclear, transport and logistics

The company

Wearethe leading global provider of safe,secureand reliable nuclear transport solutionsthatmake the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UKs Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.