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Position Summary:

You will provide consultant support to clients of TÜV SÜD Nuclear Technologies, in the field of spent fuels management, radioactive waste management and nuclear decommissioning.

This role will help you broaden your skills within the nuclear decommissioning industry, as well as deepen your awareness and understanding of spent fuels management at Sellafield. There may also be opportunities to support the commercial manager in the development of bids and other aspects of business development (BD).

This position is considered a developmental role and will require you to be highly driven, flexible and open to working in a variety of different roles and projects. You will support more experienced members of staff which will allow you to develop both technical and non-technical skills.

Your qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Desk-based consultancy services:
• Authoring of R&D project summaries
• Preparation of Invitations to Tender (ITT)
• Independent technical review of complex R&D papers
• Development of technology roadmaps (spent fuels, encapsulants)
• Stakeholder engagement sessions
• Support to technical reports
• Ad-hoc support to nuclear new build tasks
• Commercial and BD activities:
• Presentations to clients and TÜV SÜD staff
• Preparation of bids, requests for information (RFI) and other commercial support
• Development/updating of TÜV SÜD systems, policies and procedures

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Science or Engineering undergraduate degree in a related subject (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Geology)
• Qualification to Masters or PhD is advantageous, but not essential
• Experience in nuclear or non-nuclear industrial experience is advantageous, but not essential

Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training

• Essential:
• A motivated “self-starter” who is able to work independently
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a variety of teams
• A desire to continue professional development and work outside of comfort zone
• Competent in the use of MS Word and MS Excel
• Nuclear industry knowledge, specifically spent fuel management
• Awareness of waste disposal arrangements
• Desirable:
• Membership, or working towards membership of a professional body (i.e., CChem, CSci, CPhys, CEng)
• Awareness of project management

Employment Benefits

At TÜV SÜD UK, we believe that our employees are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that empowers you to thrive—both professionally and personally.

We offer more than just a salary. You would also benefit from:

• At least 33 days of holiday per year (including public holidays)
• A Group Personal Pension Plan
• A Group Life Assurance Scheme for your peace of mind
• Achievement and Loyalty Awards.
• Flexible Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes, which let you:
• Buy or sell holiday days
• Enhance your pension contributions
• Lease an Electric Vehicle
• Participate in our Cycle to Work Scheme
• Depending on your role and circumstances, you could also be entitled to other benefits e.g. a Company Car or Car Allowance, Private Medical Insurance or a Relocation Package.

We are dedicated to your growth and development

Our training programmes, mentorship, exchange programmes and funding for professional membership subscriptions, courses and certifications aim to support your career advancement. Our global footprint also means:

• Opportunities to live and work in different countries (take a look at our career opportunities worldwide)
• Short-term secondment opportunities and a unique, fully funded Summer Exchange Programme for the children of TÜV SÜD employees.

We care about your health and happiness and understand the value of work-life balance

Your health and happiness matter which is why we offer comprehensive well-being support:

• Flexible working arrangements, hybrid, or permanent home-working.
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Discount Scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits
• Support for key life stages, such as Peri-menopause/Menopause
• Access to Occupational Health Services

At TÜV SÜD UK, your career is more than a job - it’s a journey of growth, recognition, and belonging. Explore opportunities that align with your ambitions and become part of a company that truly prioritises you.

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