Job Description

"Drive Sustainable Solutions in Nuclear Waste Management with AECOM


- Lead, Innovate, Transform!"


At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.Whethe improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.


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Start here. Grow here.

"Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry?"


Joining our established and expanding Nuclear team as a Senior Waste Consultant, means engaging in a diverse and growing array of both international and UK-based projects. This role offers the chance to participate in multi-disciplinary projects at various stages of the lifecycle, from client consultancy to comprehensive turn-key solutions. Your responsibilities will extend to client interaction, crafting bids and proposals, and overseeing project delivery in line with AECOM's standards for quality, safety, and environmental care.


We are looking for individuals who can apply their skills independently and as part of a team to deliver projects to the benefit of our Clients. Inherently the projects are multi-disciplinary and may be at any stage in the project life cycle. Our projects range from client consultancy support to complete turn-key solutions. We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic, established individuals with

experience in radioactive waste management

. We are committed to delivering cost-effective, optimised and practical solutions to meet our clients' needs, and so are seeking high calibre individuals, ideally with relevant industry experience such as:


Having worked on UK nuclear licensed sites or knowledge of UK Site Licence companies. Operating waste management facilities or has undertaken studies exploring use of such facilities. Having consulting and project management experience. Undertaking nuclear decommissioning or studies exploring options to define approaches for decommissioning. Facilitating optioneering meetings. Undertaking regulator engagement.

We are looking for individuals that can undertake:


Waste management studies, such as: strategy development; Integrated Waste Strategies; radioactive waste inventory development. Waste-led decommissioning strategy development. Environmental studies, such as: Best Available Technique (BAT) assessments and Environmental Aspects identification.

This is an exciting time for the Nuclear Team with an interesting and expanding pipeline of both international and UK based projects.

Here's what you'll do:


Develop complex nuclear waste management projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Provide technical leadership and expertise in nuclear waste management, including waste characterization, treatment, storage, and disposal. Develop and implement waste management strategies, plans, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Conduct technical assessments, risk evaluations, and feasibility studies to support project decision-making. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and documentation to clients and stakeholders. Advise clients on regulatory compliance, policy development, and strategic planning related to nuclear waste management. Participate in planning required to achieve prescribed objectives. Conduct analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources. Performs inspections and tests to ensure compliance. Participate in developing corrective measures and procedures. Formulates hypothesis, performs research and makes recommendation.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.


And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Why Join Us:

Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects. Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders. Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:


The successful consultant will have/be:


A desire to deliver technical excellence. Project and financial management experience. Commercial awareness for business development and proposal preparation. Great communication in English and solid numeracy skills. A self-starter who can design and deliver work under own initiative.

Experience in any of the following is desirable:


Environmental permitting and compliance. Environmental safety cases. Waste informed decommissioning studies. Site end-state management. Regulation of radioactive substances and waste. Higher Active Waste (HAW) e.g. preparing RWM disposal assessments. Knowledge of the Radioactive Waste Advisor role. Waste characterisation, treatment, conditioning, packaging, storage, transport or disposal. Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) management.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.


At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the nuclear industry, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.


You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.


AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.


Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.


We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID:

J10107926

Business Line:

Energy

Business Group:

DCS

Strategic Business Unit:

Europe & India

Career Area:

Science

Work Location Model:

Please Select

Legal Entity:

AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited