Environmental Radioactive Consultant
Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire; Westlakes, Cumbria
Department: Waste Management & Environment, Civil Nuclear Business Group
Salary: Up to £30k, depending on relevant qualifications and experience
The Opportunity
The vacancy provides an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop a career in this technically, and commercially challenging business. Initially the candidates will be expected to make an important technical contribution to projects undertaken on behalf of our customers. There will be opportunities for career development in a technical role, in project management and in business development.
The successful candidate will be involved in a range of projects. They will undertake studies on a wide range of subjects, which could include the assessment of radioactive discharges, environmental modelling, providing technical input into BPM/BPEO studies. They may also be involved in data gathering exercises and in helping members of the team liaise with clients - this will involve some travel to sites around the United Kingdom.
Initially working as part of a small team, the successful candidate will be encouraged to take responsibility for specific tasks within a project and will be expected to contribute to the presentation of results to customers, either in the form of a report or as a presentation. They will also be expected to support other team members with business development activities from time to time.
The Role - Environmental Radioactivity
The successful candidate will be involved in a range of consultancy projects. These typically include:
- Assessing the impact of radioactivity in the environment
- Assessment of radioactive discharges from nuclear facilities
- Environmental modelling (atmospheric dispersion, marine dispersion, foodchain)
- Impact of radioactivity on non-humans
- BPM/BPEO studies
- Regulatory support
- Preparing regulatory submissions
- Advising on operational safety issues
- Emergency response
Duties in relation to these projects could involve:
- Provision of technical consultancy
- Assistance to project management
- Report writing
Desirable Aptitudes
- The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary environment on a range of technically challenging problems, and will possess the following aptitudes:
- Technically able and innovative
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams
- Adaptable and able to work on a number of varied projects at the same time
- An enthusiasm for interacting with customers and for solving their problems
- The ability to identify business opportunities and win work from customers
Previous Experience
The successful candidate will have a good first degree or an equivalent qualification in a physical science or related discipline, and may have post-graduate experience in the environmental field. They will be numerate and computer-literate.
Remuneration
The salary for this post is up to £30k, depending on relevant qualifications and experience.
Application
To apply please send your CV with covering letter stating the role/location you are interested in and quoting your current remuneration package to: tas.opportunities@serco.com