Senior Consultant - Criticality Safety in Warrington

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands.

At the Nuclear Technologies Division of TUV SUD we believe in:

• The Nuclear Industry and Nuclear Science playing a critical role in Sustainable Development.
• A progressive approach to Nuclear Industry, Science and Medicine, which capitalises on investments in R&D of Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Techniques and Digital Technologies.
• Constructively challenging problem definition using diversity of thinking to create effective solutions to complex problems.
• Underpinning Strategic and Tactical decisions, using Science and Engineering based data and evidence-based methods.
• Taking a proactive role in realising the potential and performance of nuclear practitioners; improving the pace of adoption of Nuclear Technologies.

Our Purpose is to make a Material and Positive Impact – for the betterment of our Customers and Society. To aid this we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Criticality Consultant to join our dynamic consultancy team supporting the delivery of our exciting and diverse portfolio of projects. You will work with subject matter experts harnessing their knowledge to meet client expectations and to deliver value across all areas of the Nuclear Industry. We are a highly connected business, drawing on expertise from a broad and deep network of subject matter experts. Given the structure of our consultancy business within a large multinational organisation, you would have the opportunity to grow and develop across our varied capabilities gaining experience and exposure to support your career aspirations. We believe with investing in the right candidate, the right candidate will invest in us.

The Role

Routinely, the work involves construction and running of computer simulations for k-effective analysis, using standardised software packages, to determine Safe and Critical Limits, and, Criticality Safety Assessment / HAZAN production. Compilation of formal reports and / or datasets outlining the findings is required. There is a great deal of variety in applications of the expertise we provide, from criticality analysis to radiation shielding in support of nuclear industry, to radiation shielding in research and medical applications, to radiation energy deposition and induced displacements per atom in support of damage analysis for concept technologies. Other duties will include independent quality assurance of calculations and reports, liaising with clients on a regular basis, project management duties and formal pricing of support on request.

Essential Specific Skills, Knowledge, Competencies and Training

• Experience in performing Criticality Safety Assessment and attending HAZID Workshops.
• Experience in Monte-Carlo keff Calculations (e.g. using MONK, MCNP or other).
• Good interpersonal skills to interact and engage with clients and team members.
• Evidence of the ability to manage time and deadlines.
• Flexibility and capacity to prioritise and deliver multiple tasks in an effective manner.
• Ability to remain positive in challenging situations.

Desirable

• Radiation Physics & Shielding Experience including relevant software e.g. MCNP, Attila, MCBEND, FLUKA or other.
• Scripting / Programming expertise in language(s) such as Python, Perl, C++, MatLab.
• Completion of an academic (e.g. MPhys or PhD) project with relevance to the role.

Education And Experience

• Minimum BSc in Physics or Physics related discipline (Masters or PhD level qualifications an advantage).
• Nuclear Industry experience specific to Criticality Safety.

Further Information

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

At TÜV SÜD Group, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives. We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Group Code of Ethics and Company values. We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD Group.