Decommissioning Technician

AtkinsRéalis Nuclear has been operating for over 40 years with operations based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and are fully engaged in the development of the next generation of nuclear power. AtkinsRéalis are also currently embarked on an exciting journey to become the global leader in providing Decommissioning and Waste Management services.

We are looking for creative individuals who want to shape the AtkinsRéalis our service offerings on a global scale. If you would like to be part of this journey and are keen to become part of the AtkinsRéalis family, then then we would love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be based out of our Rutherford House (Whitehaven) office delivering and supporting high hazard decommissioning projects as part of a multi-discipline team within Decommissioning Waste Services Business Unit. Location: Whitehaven (West Cumbria).

Our decommissioning services team is made up of four key areas: Waste Management and Characterisation, Radiological Protection, Environmental Services and On-site Support. We are a team of diverse professionals delivering technical and hands on expertise to clients across the nuclear industry addressing decommissioning and radiological waste management challenges.  

As a decommissioning technician within the team, you’ll have an opportunity to support a wide variety of decommissioning challenges supporting the four key areas which will help drive your career and strengthen your skillset. These include (but not limited to): 

• Help providing solutions to a range of technical issues relating to decommissioning including developing technical solutions to waste, environmental and radiological protection problems. 
• Producing a range of technical documentation including environmental assessments, waste management documentation and radiological protection documentation.
• Supporting activities to ensure clients meet their permitting and legislation requirements within the highly regulated nuclear industry.
• Supporting clients at their nuclear sites and off-site offices – this may require travel to different sites away from your local office.
• Supporting onsite decommissioning activities through AtkinsRéalis and client led projects. 

We are seeking candidates who are genuinely passionate about the nuclear industry and are eager to accelerate their career in decommissioning. From the very beginning, you will work closely with our subject matter experts, gaining technical, commercial, and practical experience that will support your professional development goals.

As well as delivering excellence for our clients, we are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment that allows our people to thrive. Joining us at AtkinsRéalis could be the first step on your path to a long and fulfilling career full of exciting opportunities to grow and develop. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our team.

Requirements:

• You will be someone with a passion for responsible environment and waste management, and enthusiasm for helping to provide solutions for some of the UK’s most challenging decommissioning missions.
• Good standard of literacy and the ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Innovative, open to ideas and possess a questioning attitude.
• Highly motivated, proactive and flexible in approach, you will be willing to travel to work on client sites as required, and able and willing to work in the field should the need arise.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the nuclear sector and decommissioning.
• Understanding of radiation principles and protection requirements.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Read more about our Vision for Women: Women at AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
 We want you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and can make adjustments to ensure this. So, whether you consider yourself to have a disability or not, or would simply like to know how we can support you better, please contact us confidentially at Recruitment@atkinsrealis.com

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Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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