Waste Coordinator

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 Decommissioning, Waste Management and Radiological Protection 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 & client site delivering high hazard decommissioning working as part of a multi-discipline team. Responsibilities for the role will be focused around those detailed below, there will be an expectation to support other team members outside this specific discipline where the need arises. There will also be potential opportunity for national and international travel for the right candidates.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide advice and guidance on segregating, packaging, labelling storage, & disposal of waste.
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple resources to facilitate disposal.
• Provide advice and guidance of isotopic fingerprints & waste stream characterisation documents.
• Liaise with Waste Advisor and other stakeholders.
• Act promptly on non-compliance issues/participate in investigations where required.
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team, including graduates and apprentices.
• Responsible for the safe delivery of specified site-based work packages.
• Responsible for the management of project wastes in line with Waste Management Plans.

Requirements:

• Nuclear Decommissioning/Waste Management Experience.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and flexible in approach, must be willing to travel to work on client sites as required.
• You should have a good understanding of the waste hierarchy and an awareness of waste routing and acceptance criteria / conditions for acceptance for these routes.
• Interpersonal skills, able to build and develop relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to reach SQEP status.

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.

Security clearance:

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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