Waste Co-ordinator

Overview

In this role you will provide authoritative waste management and characterisation guidance to Assystem and our clients in the nuclear decommissioning space. You will shape waste characterization plans, inventories, and related technical reports, supporting bids and on-site delivery. You will lead BAT studies, contribute to decommissioning strategies, and mentor staff while coordinating with stakeholders. This is a chance to contribute to safe, sustainable nuclear waste management at scale and impact major decommissioning projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide waste and characterisation input to bids
• Articulate durations and costs for planned work
• Champion waste-informed decommissioning and sustainable waste management
• Lead Best Available Technique and Optioneering studies
• Be primary contact between Assystem and customers (on-site or seconded)
• Provide training and coaching to staff and contractors
• Ensure value through effective resource management and BAT implementation
• Possess working knowledge of Data Quality Objectives (DQO) in characterisation
• Lead small teams when required
• Sample plans
• BAT (Best Available Techniques)
• WMPs (Waste Management Plans)
• Working knowledge of transport of dangerous goods and waste consignments

Key requirements

• Engineering Degree in nuclear engineering or related field
• Strong understanding of nuclear science, radioactive materials, and waste management principles
• Problem-solving skills to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• Effective communication for collaboration with professionals and stakeholders
• Regulatory knowledge of nuclear waste management regulations and standards
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Nuclear waste management principles
• Characterisation methods
• Data Quality Objectives (DQO)

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