NUCLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS
NUCLEAR NEW BUILD

Job specification
Our client has taken a decision to target the rapidly developing civil nuclear power market. This represents a significant initiative and is intended to allow them to extend and develop their nuclear expertise into new markets for the Company. Their strategy is to exploit their nuclear capabilities to create a business focusing on new build manufacturing and services, in service reactor plant support and lifetime extension, and future concept development activities.

These positions are permanent and based in Warrington. We are looking for suitable candidates to start in January 2009.

Person specification
Nuclear environmental engineers are required to provide environmental input into the licensing of the next generation of UK reactors. This will include the substantiation of the abatement techniques used to control radioactive discharges and definition of environmental safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Development of environmental safety strategies for new nuclear build.

Environmental safety input to the staged safety cases (PSR, PCSR, POSR, etc) to support the operation of new build reactors in the UK.

Integrate with the engineering design teams to ensure that best practicable abatement technologies and environmental safety requirements are fully incorporated into the design.

Provide input to optioneering studies/hazard identification studies.

Undertake environmental hazard assessment including identification of equipment important to environmental safety, radiological and environmental impact assessment and radiological discharge modelling.

Undertake mass balance assessment of engineering processes.

Experience

Working knowledge and application of the following environmental regulatory requirements:

•Radioactive Substances Act (applications/reporting/best practicable means)
•Environmental Impact Assessment
•Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) studies
•Best Practicable Means (BPM)/Best Available Technique (BAT) studies
•Radioactive Waste Management
•Article 37 submissions

Degree in Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science/Engineering.

Good communication skills are essential as well as the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work to process and procedure is mandatory, and PC literacy is crucial.

In return, we offer excellent development prospects, coupled with the salary and benefits you would expect of an internationally renowned and successful organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more information, please contact Steve Peckham at Wynnwith on 01935 403 219 or email steve.peckham@wynnwith.com