Characterisation Consultant

NUVIA UK are actively recruiting for a Characterisation Consultant to join our Technical Services & Consulting team. We are seeking individuals to be based out of our Harwell office on a permanent basis. The role will involve regular travel, once or twice a month to nuclear power stations and other sites, so a driving licence is essential.

The Land Remediation and Characterisation team specialise in the deployment and operation of mobile gamma spectrometry systems to various nuclear and non-nuclear sites throughout the UK and abroad. In addition, we provide higher level consultancy on various aspects of the waste management lifecycle and land quality.

Reports to:

- Report to Principal Consultant

Key Accountabilities:

- Transport and operation of gamma spectrometry systems in support of decommissioning and remediation programmes of work.
- Writing technical reports on gamma spectrometry works undertaken for various customers.
- Data checking to ensure good quality results are supplied to customers.
- Undertake technical consultancy work, such as critical reviews, fingerprinting, DQO reports, delicensing, Environmental Permitting Regulations documentation, waste management and characterisation plans.
- Management of projects.

Required Technical Competence:

- Competent knowledge of radioactivity.
- Excellent technical report writing skills.
- Good knowledge of legislation/guidance relating to radioactive materials.

Occupational Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:

- Degree in Chemistry, Geology or Physics.
- Driving licence
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Keen to learn on the job.
- Good attention to detail.
- Commercially aware.

Desirable:

- Experience or knowledge of gamma spectrometry - high and/or low resolution.
- Knowledge of programming (e.g., VB Script)
- Knowledge of GIS.
- Knowledge of conventional/chemical land contamination and remediation.

The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard. The role and responsibilities defined within will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles, and the process will be reviewed as changes demand. The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is written in a ‘generic’ style that permits flexibility but defines the boundaries of responsibility and accountability.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Entité

NUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde. NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation. NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde. En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année. Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.