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Head of Projects

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Title: Head of Projects Reports to: Managing Director Job Family: Senior Management Direct Reports:  
  • Major Projects Commercial Director.
  • Individual Project Directors and Managers
Collaborates with:    
  • HOCHTIEF employees
  • Clients
  • Joint Venture Partners
  • Design Consultants
  • Major Subcontract Partners
  • Company Executive
  • Strategic Board members
  • Major Projects Team
      1.         PURPOSE OF THE ROLE  
    1. Responsible for setting a delivery strategy from Business Development through to successful delivery of Projects.
 
    1. To be ultimately accountable for the successful delivery of Projects.
 
    1. To build and display outstanding leadership to integrated Project delivery teams, whilst maintaining close working collaborative working relationships with Clients.
2.         GUIDING PRINCIPLES   INTEGRITY
  • Take pride in your work and that of your team members
  • Understand and support others in the achievement of their own goals.
  • Encourage a fair culture; empowering and supporting your team or team members to initiate improvements to services by sharing information, questioning constructively, providing honest and open feedback.
  • Listen carefully to others – showing that you respect and value their input.
ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Look for ways to maximise the value of working together by building support, providing focus and given direction to deliver joint outcomes.
  • Take accountability for your work and own development needs.
  • Challenge and confront sub-standard performance and recognise good performance.
INNOVATION
  • Design, innovate and influence solutions to best address inefficiencies.
  • Promote and drive continuous improvement
  • Balance risk when considering innovative thinking and future possibilities.
  • Seek to learn from team members for the benefit of your own self-development.
DELIVER
  • Take personal responsibility for delivering services.
  • Be willing to go the extra mile for your customers.
  • Pursue a “can-do” attitude in all the work you can deliver.
  • Learn from and share experiences to ensure improved delivery.
  • Be visible and accessible to all your team/service members.
  • Work together with colleagues and customers and take the time to build effective and rational working relationships.
  • Support others in working together; help each other to develop common focus.
  • Work well and appreciate people who have different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.
  • Customers are both our clients and team members – recognise different perspectives and goals in order to maximise achievement for all parties..
SUSTAINABILITY
  • Work safely to maintain the health of both yourself and others.
  • Communicate relevant information regularly and effectively.
  • Take the time to build effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, colleagues and partners.
  • Embrace change to ensure our business is sustainable
  3.         ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES 3.1        To be responsible for the safe design and construction of the works. To ensure that everyone goes home safe and healthy every day. 3.2        To plan & manage the overhead cost and resources of both bid and construction teams to achieve agreed business targets. 3.3        To deliver projects to Budget, Programme & Quality requirements in compliance with the Client’s Requirements 3.4        To represent the best interests of HOCHTIEF in accordance with the companies policies and values. 3.5        To lead the Projects team, displaying exemplary behaviours in line with HOCHTIEF’S visions and values 3.6        To select, recruit and create high performing teams, operating in the optimum environment to enable the growth and development of a mature, talented and fulfilled project team. 4.         ADDITIONAL DUTIES 4.1        To act on behalf of and as the representative of the HOCHTIEF company as and when required. 5.         KEY SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1        Please see separate individual responsibilities for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) matters attached. 6.         REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE 6.1        To be a degree qualified Civil Engineer preferably with Membership of a Chartered Institution     6.2       To be able to demonstrate at least 20 years of experience managing complex rail and infrastructure projects. 6.3        To demonstrate successful delivery of appropriate Projects within the UK Construction market     7.         AUTHORITY LIMITS 7.1        The Major Project Director is responsible for the approval of expenditure to a limit as specified by the Executive Board for each individual Major Project. 7.2        The Major Project Director is responsible for the approval and sign off of timesheets and commercial orders and invoice payments related to Major Projects within the designated limits set by the executive Board for selective projects.     SIGNATURES

Business Development Manager - Hazardous Waste

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader within the hazardous waste management sector to recruit a Business Development Manager for their Hazardous Waste Treatment division in the North West. The Business Development Manager role comes with a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. As the Business Development Manager, you will supporting their hazardous waste treatment operations at their site in Kirby and other sites across the North West of the UK. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within specialist or  hazardous waste then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will:
  • Carry out key business development activities to drive business growth within their hazardous waste treatment and transfer division, targeting both new and existing clients.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, keeping on top of market and competitor trends and relevant industry developments to contribute to the company business plan.
  • Foster strong customer relationships, clearly communicating technical details and service capabilities and always ensuring high service standards. Proactively addressing non-conformances and providing timely feedback as required.
  • Work closely across divisions to identify opportunities to cross-sell additional business services, especially across other sites within the business group.
  • Collaborate with account managers, administration staff and operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
  • Manage the tender process, including document reviews, tender writing, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
  • Prepare and present compelling commercial proposals, quotations, technical descriptions, and service specifications to customers.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
  • Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.
  • Perform other duties as reasonably required to support business objectives.
  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Technical expertise in hazardous/chemical waste with previous experience selling into the sector.
  • Proven ability to manage customer accounts with sales revenue exceeding £1 million per annum.
  • Flexibility to travel and carry out overnight stays where required.
  • Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service
  •  Full UK driving licence.
  • Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in hazardous wastes management.
  Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  
  • Basic salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience.
  • Car Allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Competitive benefits package

Site Chemist

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist Hazardous Waste Chesterfield Up to £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to work with an industry leader in Hazardous Waste Management Services, focussing on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their Transfer Station Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective waste acceptance, sampling and testing for a compliant and safe process at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Transfer Station Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste transfer station, ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site for incoming waste streams.
  • Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
  • Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
  • Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
  • Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
  • Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.
  • Other tasks as needed.

This is a very hands-on operational role, working within an industrial transfer station. This role requires working outdoors and will suit someone with a flexible attitude to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

 

Candidates should have experience working in a site-based chemist role or working within an industrial laboratory environment with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

 

This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity outdoors in all weather conditions.

What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of up to £30,000
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Lucie Hayward on 07441391419 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Maintenance Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  Astute People is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in Hazardous Waste Management to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their established team at their waste processing and landfill sites in Peterborough. The strategically important Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 for a Sunday- Thursday working week and is based full time across the two facilities. If you have previous experience working within a heavy process or waste management environment and are looking to join one of the leading businesses in the sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:
  • Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on plant equipment, including AGMs, powder storage silos, and material transfer screws.
  • Minimise plant downtime by scheduling repairs and routine maintenance to maximise efficiency and throughput.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
  • Conduct regular checks on testing equipment (e.g., pressure and level switches, pressure vessels) in line with regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report incidents via the internal system.
  • Oversee external contractors, ensuring compliance with work procedures, permits, and RAMS documentation.
  • Manage stock levels and source critical spare parts for mobile and fixed plant, as well as generators.
  • Implement and maintain a recorded maintenance regime for fixed plant assets.
  • Lead and contribute to site projects, such as contractor selection and efficiency improvements.
  • Support site-wide maintenance, including leachate pumps, material transfer screws, and general repairs.
  • Continuously develop professional skills and maintain competence in the role.
  • Carry out any additional duties as required across two facilities in the Peterborough area.
This role is a 50-hour working week Sunday- Thursday. Please only apply if this is suitable.   Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, electrical or a relevant engineering qualification is essential.
  • Experience in maintaining site processing equipment, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
  • A welding qualification or experience would be advantageous.
  • Instrumentation experience is desirable
Personal skills   The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with operational teams and ensure plant efficiency.
  • Commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.
  • Strong document management skills.
Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role  
  • Basic salary £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience and qualifications
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Competitive benefits package

Service Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer – Water Treatment Hertfordshire Competitive Salary + Company Van + Overtime     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to join one of the industry leaders in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK. Working as a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial water treatment systems at various customer sites across the Hertfordshire area and the surrounding regions. This role will involve a 1 in 4 call-out rota, please only apply if this is suitable.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
  • Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
  • Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
  • Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
  • Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Industrial maintenance experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle + fuel card
  • Laptop, mobile and PPE
  • Overtime available
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.     INDNUC

Site Chemist

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Site Chemist to join its team in Great Yarmouth. The Site Chemist role comes with a salary of £25,000 -27,000 and would suit an experienced on-site chemist or a recent graduate looking to get into a hands-on role. If you’re a Site Chemist or a recent chemistry graduate and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Testing, sorting, bulking of drum and packaged waste materials.
  • Maintaining a database and manual records for the Transfer Station as required.
  • Out of hours sampling, lab testing and packing waste at 3rd party customer sites as required.
  • Washing of empty contaminated containers and cutting up if necessary.
  • Shrink-wrapping, labelling, and preparing of loads for onward disposal including generating the relevant paperwork.
  • To be involved with the storage, transfer and treatment of NORM waste operations.
  • Safe and efficient loading and unloading of HGV’s on site as required including bulk tankers for loading and discharge.
  • Unloading / loading of vehicles if required.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Provide technical advice on chemicals to departmental members and other divisions as required.
  • Liaising with customers and/or in-group and third-party disposal sites.
  • Assisting with general administrative duties associated with the running of the Transfer Station.
  • Other duties as required.
        Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry related subject
  • Full UK Driving license
  • An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
  • Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
  • Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
  • Due to the nature of the work, must be prepared to carry out lifting work both inside and outside in all weathers
    Salary and benefits of the Site Chemist role  
  • Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Bonus Scheme (performance based)
  • Private Health Care and other benefits
 

 

Radwaste Team Lead – Transport & Accountancy

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Title: Radwaste Team Lead – Transport & Accountancy Business Line:  Environmental Services Org Area: UK Department: RDAT (Radwaste Disposals, Accountancy and Transport) Location: Winfrith, Dorset Reports To: Head of RDAT Scope: To ensure that all legislative requirements of the appointments are fulfilled together with Regulatory and Nuclear Site ‘License Conditions’ obligations. Stakeholders: Internal Relations: All Tradebe personnel External Relations: ONR, EA, and other Regulatory Bodies, Customer/RAM Consignor and Transport Carrier Senior Technical/Project Managers, 3rd Party recycling/disposal sites/RADSAFE/RamTuc Job Summary - Mission We are seeking a candidate to act as the Tradebe Inutec Site Transport & Accountancy Team Lead, providing leadership and guidance on Transport and Accountancy related matters. The Team Lead holds the Radioactive Material Transport Responsible Officer (RMTRO) appointment at the Tradebe Inutec Nuclear Licensed Site and if not already a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) then should be keen to work towards this qualification to hold this position for the Licensed Site.  The Team Lead must ensure that all legislative requirements of the appointments are fulfilled, together with Regulatory and Nuclear Site ‘Licence Conditions’ obligations. To manage and coordinate Site Transport, ensuring compliance with the appropriate regulations, including radioactive material and dangerous goods packaging and transport via road, rail, air or sea.  Ensuring the relevant documentation, package approvals, safeguard requirements, insurance and customs are in place where applicable.  The Team Lead is to ensure transport operational integrity is met and aligned with business needs and goals. This is a demanding role requiring excellent team working, attention to detail, IT and communication skills with multi-stakeholder networking skills across all levels of the Tradebe Business including external customers and regulators. The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC National Security clearance. The post-holder will report to the RDAT (Radwaste Disposals, Accountancy and Transport) Manager at Tradebe Inutec. Key Responsibilities · Ensure compliance (both legislative and 3rd party requirements) of all radioactive waste movements in and out of Tradebe Inutec. · Support the Site and provide advice and guidance to the business on profitable technical solutions for waste through thorough understanding of waste recycling/disposal Waste Acceptance Criteria both for primary and secondary wastes. · Line management of the RDAT team · Oversight and management of processes for the management of wastes at Winfrith. · Oversee the preparation of paperwork to send waste to LLWR, Fawley and other radioactive waste processing and disposal sites. · Have oversight of offsite packages compliance as well as package maintenance, inspection, testing and record keeping. · Act as the Safeguard Lead for Nuclear Materials Accountancy and Control. · Liaise with the Security Manager with regards to the requirements of the security plan for Category I to III shipments and any other relevant security matters.  Ensure necessary notifications are made and provide a security movement plan and security escort where necessary. · Approve transport moves.                                                                                                                                                           · Responsible data verification tasks and support PMs in verification tasks as required. · Ensure all waste at Tradebe Inutec comply with statutory regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR), ADR, and the Tradebe Inutec site and B4 safety cases. · Ensure all radioactive wastes are checked against relevant Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC’s) prior to final disposal to sites listed in our EPR. · Support the team to provide technical advice / reports to members of Site and Division teams (including sales, proposals, projects, operations Inutec & Fawley etc). · Obtaining reports and information on radioactive waste management in UK and overseas and reporting to project and technical managers. · Updating and improving waste compliance instructions. · Management and preparation before and during audits. · Oversight of preparation of waste acceptance paperwork · Ensure waste is correctly recorded and removed from the Tradebe Inutec Waste Tracking database so Tradebe Inutec has a live record of all radioactive waste held on site. · Monitor and move / split waste consignments as they are processed at Tradebe Inutec. · Development and improvements of internal processes and interdepartmental processes that affect the team directly. · Working directly with or for Project Managers on detailed waste issues as required · Participate in Duty of Care Audits Required Qualifications – must have Education: Degree required, ideally a Bachelor's in radiochemistry, physics, or related field Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), strong organizational and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications – nice to have RAMTUC Level 3 Course 2+ years' experience of radioactive waste and dangerous goods transport desirable. Operational and Compliance experience in manufacturing or equivalent. Capabilities  
  • Accountability [Self-motivated and trustworthy, taking ownership of your actions and choices]
  • Working together [Honest and willing to speak out, collaborative and respectful of others in building relationships]
  • Delivering Results [Resilient and committed to delivering results with drive, energy and a hands-on, proactive approach]
  • Forward Thinking [Prepared to challenge the status quo and create innovative out of the box solutions with a long-term vision]
  • Commercial awareness [Customer focused with an understanding of the market and strong business acumen]
  • Agile Decision making [Able to quickly respond to changing circumstances and make well-judged, timely decisions using facts and data]
  • Developing self and others [Focused on learning, reflective and feedback oriented with the drive to build, develop and coach high performing teams & help people to get to their best]
  • Communication and influence [A strong communicator able to influence others, building strong networks and energizing teams]
Competencies  
  • Appreciation of radiation hazards associated with designated areas
  • Relevant experience of working with radioactive materials
  • Understanding of radioactive material transport issues and interface arrangements
  • Practical grasp of quality assurance practices
  • Knowledge of designated area operations and safety controls

Project Engineer - ELectrical

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  Astute’s Nuclear Team are partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market to recruit a Project Engineer for their facility in Cranfield.  The Project Engineer will provide operational engineering support for all current and future project activities, including the planning, building, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of R&D test rigs and facilities. The Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience, 8% employer pension contributions, professional membership support and a wealth of other benefits. If you’re an experienced Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is recognised for its innovative solutions for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear sector, then please submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role   Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will:  
  • Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to interpret design drawings and technical specifications, developing bespoke measurement systems suitable for high-pressure, high-flow, and high-temperature environments.
  • Plan and manage detailed project schedules to ensure on-time delivery of critical milestones and objectives.
  • Assemble and install mechanical systems, machinery, and components in accordance with engineering documentation and quality standards.
  • Design and produce Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and system schematics to support project execution.
  • Develop clear and concise work and assembly instructions for use across engineering and production teams.
  • Conduct technical analysis and reporting to support risk management and design validation activities, including DFMEA, HAZOP studies, and Risk Assessments.
  • Manage procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of materials and equipment aligned with project timelines and specifications.
  • Operate and maintain test rigs and custom fixtures for the validation and verification of customer-specific assemblies and system performance.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on test equipment and specialized systems to ensure operational reliability and compliance.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults, replacing or repairing defective components as needed to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of maintenance, calibration, and testing activities in accordance with Health & Safety and quality management protocols.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/I&C)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, R&D test, or service environment.
  • Proven experience in an engineering discipline (Mechanical/I&C) or a similar role.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated capability in managing project work packages.
  • Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  • Familiarity with working in ISO or similar procedural environments.
  • Enthusiastic and committed, with a willingness to work within tight timelines.
Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role  
  • Basic salary of up to £60,000 dependant on experience.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Competitive benefits package

Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex projects across the defence and nuclear sectors to recruit a Senior Nuclear Safety Case Professional to support a portfolio of major nuclear projects across the UK, based out of their offices in Bristol. The strategically important Senior Nuclear Safety Case Professional role comes with a salary of £70,000 - £100,000, flexible hybrid working, private healthcare, bonus scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you’re a Senior Nuclear Safety Case Professional and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of key nuclear and defence projects across the UK, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Nuclear Safety Case Professional role Reporting to the Nuclear Safety Leadership Team you will:  
  • Lead and deliver nuclear safety case projects across civil and defence nuclear programmes.
  • Develop and execute strategies to address complex nuclear safety challenges.
  • Undertake and lead safety assessments, risk assessments, hazard identification studies, fault schedules, and design basis analyses.
  • Support probabilistic safety assessments and the development of safety functional requirements.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of safety for nuclear facilities and associated infrastructure.
  • Support the qualification and substantiation of systems against nuclear safety requirements.
  • Undertake internal and external hazards assessments.
  • Develop and maintain safety cases for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
  • Author, review, and verify safety-related documentation.
  • Lead multidisciplinary technical teams and provide mentorship to junior consultants and engineers.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
  • Support the winning and delivery of new work across the nuclear sector.
  • Ensure project delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality objectives.
    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Demonstrable 10+ years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience.
  • A Degree, Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM subject.
  • Strong experience and understanding of:
    • The UK regulatory regime for nuclear safety cases and safety management.
    • Nuclear safety case requirements, processes, terminology and documentation.
    • Safety analysis and safety justification methods as they are used in the nuclear industry.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities. Willingness to travel and spend time at client sites when required. Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.
Personal skills The Senior Nuclear Safety Case Professional role would suit someone who is:  
  • A strong technical leader with excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working across a variety of nuclear projects.
  • Commercially aware and focused on delivering value for clients.
  • Passionate about mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • A collaborative professional who enjoys working within multidisciplinary environments.
  • Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Analytical, organised, and capable of solving complex technical challenges.
  Salary and benefits of the Senior Nuclear Safety Case Professional role • Salary of £70,000 - £100,000 depending on experience. • Flexible hybrid working arrangement. • 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days. • Company bonus scheme linked to business performance. • Additional benefits including private healthcare membership, enhanced parental leave benefits, life assurance, professional membership support and many more. #LI-GN1 INDNUC  

Layout Team Lead

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job title: Layout Team Lead Max characters: 40 Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office), with occasional travel to France Salary/range, per annum:
  • Minimum range: £61,000
  • Maximum range: £71,000
(Depending on experience) A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero.?  The Opportunity  EPR-E established in 2023, is in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. As part of the Responsible Designer for the Hinkley Point C EPR project, EPR-E provides the design for the Nuclear Island (NI). EPR-E is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E. For the HPC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Layout Team Lead. As a Layout Team Lead, you will be responsible for assisting with several of the below listed activities depending on the job/project requirements and the competences and experience:  
  • Managing a team of between 8 – 12 Layout Engineers.
  • Coordinating the production of deliverables and/or rework in accordance with the schedule, cost and quality as defined by the Building Manager.
  • Supporting the tracking of delivery, ensuring Scheduling Tool (Paladin) up to date.
  • Delegating and distributing topics/activities within the team, organising the workload considering their competency, skills, capacity and existing workload.
  • Providing technical expertise to their team and interfaces.
  • Ensuring technical accuracy and quality of deliverables through the application of the appropriate review and approval process.
  • Ensuring that the Team applies EPR-E Processes & Tools where applicable (UK-DC, IDT, NCR, WeCAD etc.)
  • Identifying and specifying the requirements of the relevant discipline scope and interfacing with other leads and/or external parties as appropriate (all groups/sections related to the ITB buildings (e.g. layout, civil, systems, contracts, hazards and JDO teams))
  • Leading the coordination with the relevant counterparts in the UK, France & Germany.
  • Raising resource conflicts to the Building Manager or Group Lead as appropriate.
  • Maintaining strong links with the Layout Discipline Lead to support the team in terms of competency tracking and development, tools & methods, sharing knowledge and good practises, resourcing, onboarding etc.
The Skills  Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Experience in the nuclear industry, preferably on HPC or SZC.
  • Knowledge of Layout competency and of 3D modelling in PDMS and/or E3D.
  • Knowledge and understanding of engineering design sequences and interfaces.
  • Knowledge and understanding of general layout rules.
  • Ability to manage multiple interfaces.
  • Ability to work to & meet commitments and deadlines.
  • Ability to manage own time and workload.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement.
  • Leadership, autonomy and pro-activeness.
  • Promotes a questioning attitude.
  • Fluent English language skills.
Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:
  • Knowledge of several areas of engineering (Piping, Electrical, HVAC, Equipment, Layout, Systems, Civil Engineering, Safety, etc.).
  • French language skills