AECOM
Associate Nuclear Waste Consultant
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Associate Waste Consultant
Company Description
“Drive Sustainable Solutions in Nuclear Waste Management with AECOM – Lead, Innovate, Transform!”
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether 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.
Job Description
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 an Associate Waste Consultant means taking a key leadership role in delivering a diverse and growing portfolio of both international and UK-based projects. This position offers the opportunity to manage and support multi-disciplinary projects across all stages of the project lifecycle, from early client consultancy and strategic advisory support through to comprehensive turn-key solutions and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex nuclear waste management projects from inception to completion.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise in nuclear waste management.
- Develop and implement waste management strategies, plans, and procedures.
- Conduct and oversee technical assessments, risk evaluations, and feasibility studies.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and documentation.
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance, policy development, and strategic planning.
- Support business development activities, including bid preparation and proposal development.
- Mentor and support Graduates, Consultants, and Senior Consultants.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across project delivery and team capability.
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Qualifications
- Minimum HNC qualification, preferably supported by a relevant science or engineering degree.
- Extensive relevant experience with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong understanding of engineering design principles.
Experience
- Technical governance
- Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Delivering project outputs to agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards
- Fulfilling Health and Safety responsibilities
- Document checking, review, and approval
- Managing the financial and technical aspects of projects
- Managing workload and technical delivery across both small and large teams
- Project cost control, programme management, and reporting
- Liaison with clients, suppliers, and contractors
- Supporting recruitment activities
- Developing waste management capability and contributing to business growth
Preferred Additional Qualifications / Skills
- Team management and leadership
- Project management skills
- Criticality awareness
- Radiation awareness
- HAZOP knowledge
- Nuclear site operations
- Nuclear decommissioning
- Nuclear new build
- Nuclear safety cases
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.
- Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.
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Additional Information
- Security Clearance: Employment is conditional upon meeting UK security clearance requirements.
- Application Support: We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
- Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. 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.
Benefits
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
Contact
State/Province: Cheshire
Business Group: DCS
Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
Business Line: Energy
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Operating Group: International
Primary Location: UK - Warrington - Birchwood Park
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