Senior Waste Engineer - Remote

Overview

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

In Short

• Provide authoritative waste management and characterization advice.
• Prepare and review waste and characterization documentation.
• Understand the UK regulatory framework for waste and characterization.
• Contribute waste and characterization expertise to bids.
• Estimate durations and costs for planned work.
• Promote waste-informed decommissioning and sustainable management.
• Lead BAT and optioneering studies.
• Act as the main contact with customers.
• Provide training and coaching to staff and contractors.
• Utilize the Data Quality Objective (DQO) method of characterization.

Requirements

• Degree in a scientific or engineering-based subject or relevant experience.
• Certificate of competence to act as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA).
• Transport of Class 7 by Road Level 2 or Level 3.
• Chartered status.
• In-depth knowledge of disposal and treatment routes for wastes.
• Thorough understanding of legislation and frameworks impacting waste management.
• Understanding of characterization methodology for radioactive and non-radioactive wastes.
• Ability to lead small teams and mentor junior team members.
• Experience with the transport of Class 7 materials and wastes by road.

Benefits

• Over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering.
• Attractive social benefits.
• Ongoing training throughout your career.
• Flexible work options with 1 to 2 days of remote work per week.