Reactor Thermal Hydraulics Consultant
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Department: Safety & Performance, Defence Nuclear Business Group
Salary: £25k to £45k depending on experience and qualifications
The Role
The Safety and Performance area supports a number of clients concerned with naval nuclear propulsion and with civil nuclear power. These include the Ministry of Defence, Rolls-Royce, British Energy and the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate. Our work is split approximately equally into two main activities. Firstly, we carry out Independent Nuclear Safety Assessments and provide independent technical/safety advice to our clients. Secondly, we carry out part of a major research programme to develop improved nuclear propulsion systems.
As a consultant, you will work within a section of thermal hydrualics engineers, mainly involved with the independent safety assessment of nuclear safety cases, concentrating on the thermal hydraulics aspects. You may also work on producing safety cases. You will become responsible for particular project areas, managing all thermal hydraulics aspects of the safety case and representing Serco at client meetings. An experienced consultant will be expected to provide expert safety advice to clients, both in the management of safety and in their specialist area.
Safety and Performance is a large department of experienced scientists and engineers working on a diverse range of projects for a broad portfolio of customers. Working on these projects requires interaction with colleagues across the department, as well as supporting colleagues across the company. Many of our more experienced staff provide the technical lead on such projects, and this post offers the opportunity to develop into such a role. There may also be scope for project management.
The post is based at Risley, near Warrington. Some travel, and occasional periods working elsewhere in the UK, may be required.
Serco is committed to the training and continuing professional development of its staff. We seek to keep our skills up to date by appropriate training, attendance at conferences and liaison with universities.
Main Responsibilities
- Providing independent nuclear safety advice to major customers in the UK nuclear sector
- Producing technical letters and reports to record the outcome of work
- Representing the Department in technical meetings with clients and third parties
- Managing work packages and delivering work to agreed timescales and budget
- Identifying new business opportunities and developing proposals for work
- Assisting in maintaining the technical capability and knowledge of the team
Requirements - Education and Experience
- Educated to degree level in mathematics, science or engineering
- The candidate must have at least two years experience in light water reactor performance and thermal hydrualics.
- This post includes work on defence related projects. Candidates must be UK citizens and must be able to gain the appropriate level of security clearance
- The candidate must have experience of expressing themselves clearly and accurately in formal written reports
- Experience of developing business in this area would be an advantage
Core Competences
- Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret a variety of technical information, distilling and conveying key information
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- The desire and ability to deliver to time, budget and quality
- The ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams
- Flexibility and adaptability, to be able to work on a variety of projects
- Attention to detail
- Positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach to customer interactions
Remuneration
A competitive salary (in the range £25k to £35k) and remuneration package will be agreed depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates with greater experience may be appointed on the Senior Consultant scale (£35k to £45k).
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