Waste Consultants

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This role can be based at any location in the UK

Magnox is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At Magnox, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

Hear from our Magnox Waste Team…

“Waste, and the management of it, is at the core of our business strategy, so it’s crucial that we get it right. We must continue to strengthen and grow the capability of our teams to ensure we deliver against our mission to safely clean up some of the UK’s oldest nuclear sites. Therefore, we now have a number of vacancies available in our Integrated Waste Management Strategy, Waste Characterisation, and Low Activity Waste Disposability teams. We would love to know which role you are best suited to…”

Waste Consultant – Integrated Waste Management Strategy

• Best Available Techniques (BATs) and Best Practicable Means (BPMs) options assessments
• Business cases and strategy papers
• Support to the permissioning of various strategies, for example planning permissions
• Contributions to the company Integrated Waste Strategy
• Regulatory and stakeholder engagement in support of strategy changes
• Support to Waste Projects and Waste Operations on strategy implementation

It would be great to talk if you have…

• A degree or equivalent in a science, engineering or related discipline (Essential)
• Experience of producing BATs/BPMs/Options Assessments, business cases and strategy papers is desirable
• Experience of planning consents and stakeholder engagement is desirable

Waste Consultant – Waste Characterisation

• Support to Magnox sites on development and maintenance of low activity waste fingerprints
• Characterisation strategy, process, and planning support to projects
• Support to the delivery of characterisation training
• Facilitation of fit-for-purpose characterisation/laboratory services
• Maintenance of characterisation related standards and guidance

It would be great to talk if you have…

• A degree or equivalent in a science, engineering, or related discipline (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of waste characterisation
• Effective communication and networking skills, strong delivery focus and demonstrable problem-solving skills

Waste Consultant – Low Activity Waste Disposability

• Developing permissioned solutions for the treatment and/or disposal of Legacy Wastes; this relates typically to the more complex or problematic LLW waste streams
• Developing permissioned solutions for the treatment and/or disposal of materials defined as ILW diversion opportunities; this relates typically to borderline waste streams
• Representing Magnox externally at various meetings and workshops and other relevant events, including regulatory discussions.

It would be great to talk if you have…

• A degree or equivalent in a science, engineering, or related discipline (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of LLW waste management
• Effective communication and networking skills, strong delivery focus and demonstrable problem-solving skills

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with access to performance linked pay progression
• 25 days annual leave
• Participation in Company Bonus Scheme
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development

Additional Information:

Please be aware this role holder requires BPSS clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Magnox we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.

The application process for this position will close at 23:59 on July 8th 2021.