Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Radiological Waste Lead - Submarines
Lead management of radioactive waste on submarine site ensuring compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radioactive Waste Lead at Vulcan NRTE in Thurso. The role will lead all management and sentencing of waste on the site and ensure appropriate strategies and plans are in place to demonstrate compliance with all nuclear and environmental regulation relevant to site operations. • Lead the Radioactive Waste element of the Vulcan programme, overseeing day‑to‑day waste management on site. • Ensure on‑site waste management and sentencing comply with legislation, MOD and Rolls‑Royce processes. • Advise and support the Site Authorisee and teams on radioactive waste matters, assuming delegated responsibility for all solid waste management. • Develop strategic and operational documentation for managing all categories of radioactive waste. • Maintain compliance with AC 32/33/34 and SEPA radioactive waste disposal authorisation. • Prepare and manage waste inventories and submissions to UKRWI.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸radioactive waste
- ▸waste management
- ▸regulatory compliance
- ▸inventory management
- ▸advisory support
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Rolls‑Royce is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and all employees must hold a Security Check clearance; the company will support the application for those without it. Candidates must be UK nationals or MoD‑approved dual nationals, and may be asked to complete online assessments. • Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. • Qualification as a Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA) advantageous or willingness to work towards it. • Demonstrable knowledge of all radioactive waste types, strategic planning, assay, interim storage and disposal criteria. • Knowledge of radioactive sampling techniques and groundwater sampling. • Experience working in a nuclear environment with regulatory and authorisation compliance.
Requirements
- ▸degree
- ▸rwa
- ▸radioactive waste
- ▸sampling
- ▸nuclear experience
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, bonus, employee support assistance and discounts. Hybrid working allows staff to balance office, home or remote locations, with an expectation to attend the workplace about three days per week for collaboration.
Work Environment
Hybrid