Job Description

Nuclear Business Unit



ARC are looking for Radiation Shielding & Criticality Consultants, of all levels, to join our established team in Manchester.

About ARC

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Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) is one of the largest independent safety consultancies in the world, providing safety engineering, human factors and cyber security consultancy services to the Transportation, Oil and Gas, Green Energy, Nuclear and Defence sectors.



ARC was established by John Abbott in 2002 as a flat organisation dedicated to excellence but also to becoming an enjoyable place to work where staff would have opportunities to travel and gain cross-industry experience.



With an ethos of openness, honesty and treating every member of the team fairly, and shares in the Company for all employees, the Company grew quickly and now has a turnover in excess of AU$60 million. The company's success is reflected in an impressive financial track record, low staff turnover and a loyal client base. This success has also been recognised by the UK Sunday Times who have regularly recognised ARC as one of the top companies to work for in the UK and by the London Stock Exchange Group who identified ARC as being as one of the top 500 companies to "inspire Britain" in 2015.



It goes without saying that ARC is an equal opportunities employer.



Although the Company was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, ARC soon opened offices across the UK, and ultimately across Australia.





Responsibilities:


Lead gamma and neutron shielding calculations using tools such as MCNP, Attila, MicroShield and Hand calculations. Review shielding calculations of others, providing constructive feedback. Support safety case development and provide shielding and dose rate advice to project teams. Optimise shielding designs to meet ALARP principles. Preparation of normal operation dose assessments. Liaise with regulators, clients and design authorities.

Essential Skills & Experience:


Minimum 3 years' shielding analysis experience in the nuclear sector. Degree qualified at Master's level in Engineering (Physics or Nuclear Engineering preferred). Working towards Chartered Engineer or Physicist status. Ability to deliver accurate, high-quality technical reports. Knowledge of UK nuclear regulations and safety case processes. Able to accommodate travel and working away for periods of time to meet project demands.




Personal:


Friendly, self-starting, and positive attitude. Ability to travel in support of assignments. Ability and initiative to work independently as well as part of a team.




Benefits:


38 days flexible leave allowance including public holidays and accrual of Long Service Leave (Australia). Private Medical Insurance. 12 months paid maternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme. Paid membership of up to three professional bodies related to your role. Life Assurance Cover equivalent to 4 times your salary subject to terms and conditions. Travel insurance for you, and your dependents for personal holidays including most recreational activities such as water sports and winter sports as well as business travel for yourself. An active commitment to your personal development including funded training. A flexible working culture designed around the way you work best. Shares in ARC subject to the rules of the Company Shares.

* Due to the nature of the work undertaken, all candidates applying for defence and nuclear positions must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.