Radwaste Managers​/Radioactive Waste Specialist, levels

Position: Radwaste Managers / Radioactive Waste Specialist, various levels
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About the opportunity
Amentum is leading a joint venture delivering a Framework Contract for the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), providing intellectual support services to the nuclear decommissioning programme across multiple European sites. The JV supports JRC in accelerating decommissioning and waste management activities through provision of technical and programme support services, including project and programme management, licensing, radioactive waste management, radiation protection, decommissioning and nuclear engineering, worksite management and safety, non-nuclear engineering, facility supervision and quality assurance.

Role Overview
For the JRC Ispra site (Northern Italy), we are seeking Radwaste Managers / Radioactive Waste Specialists across multiple experience levels. These roles support JRC in the management of radioactive waste across the decommissioning programme, including waste characterisation, treatment, storage, and compliance with regulatory requirements. These are client-facing positions, providing technical and operational support services rather than direct execution of waste handling activities.
Responsibilities include supporting waste management strategies, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and programme requirements.
Key responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of radioactive waste management strategies, including:

Waste classification, characterisation and inventory management
Treatment, conditioning, storage and disposal pathways
Alignment with regulatory and site-specific requirements

Provide technical support to JRC waste management activities, including:

Supervision and coordination of waste retrieval, treatment and conditioning operations
Assessment of waste management facilities and processes
Review and update of waste management procedures and systems

Support preparation and review of technical documentation, including:

Waste management plans and procedures
Waste acceptance criteria (WAC) and compliance documentation
Inventory records and reporting documentation

Contribute to waste tracking and data management, including:

Maintenance and verification of waste inventories
Support to waste information systems and reporting tools

Coordinate interfaces with related disciplines, including:

Decommissioning activities (waste generation and flows)
Radiation protection
Licensing and regulatory compliance

Support JRC in ensuring compliance with:

National and European regulations
Site licence conditions and waste acceptance requirements

Contribute to programme reporting and governance, including:

KPI tracking related to waste management
Identification and management of risks and issues
Input to structured reporting and technical reviews

Operate within a multi-stakeholder environment, supporting coordination between:

JRC (client)
JV partners
Subcontractors and waste management operators

Level and experience alignment
This role is open to candidates across different experience levels. Successful candidates will be aligned to project roles in accordance with contract requirements:

Junior / early career: up to ~6 years experience
Middle level: typically 6–12 years experience
Senior level: typically 12–20 years experience
Expert level: 20+ years…