Waste Management Programme Lead

8 hours ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UKAEA Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the field of nuclear waste management. As Waste Management Programme Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that your behaviour promotes the safety, health, and welfare of yourself and your colleagues.

The role involves leading strategic decision-making, governance, and assurance activities with respect to waste management during the characterisation, design, operation, re-purposing, and decommissioning of UKAEA assets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical competence for waste planning, quantification, establishing the nature and complexity of waste, radiometric determinations, review and validation of data, waste route selection, and consignment.
  • Create a Waste Management Strategy which aligns with industry best practice, delivers value for money, and supports the development of commercial and scientific opportunities in anticipation of future industry requirements.
  • Ensure the Waste Management Strategy can be effectively delivered through supporting the building of a high-performing, engaged, empowered, and diverse programme team.
  • Lead the definition of technical requirements and standards at a programme and project level and ensure correct implementation of waste management activities within scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
  • Review and present waste reports completed by the project team for clients and/or senior management to ensure legal compliance and liability reduction.
Requirements
  • Degree or equivalent level in a relevant STEM subject with demonstrable engineering experience.
  • Proven experience of waste management within a nuclear or highly regulated industry.
  • Experience working on major projects as a technical lead and contract manager.
  • Certified Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA) or good demonstration of competencies towards this accreditation or Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) or good demonstration of competencies towards this accreditation.
  • Working knowledge of waste disposal sites and their corresponding waste acceptance criteria.
  • Demonstrable experience in strategy and planning.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £67,023 per annum, plus excellent benefits including outstanding pension.
  • Flexible working options including family-friendly policies.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.

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