Lead Consultant

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with an industry leader in the nuclear sector, delivering projects across decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental restoration. They support the full nuclear project lifecycle, from consultancy and R&D through to site installation and high-hazard decommissioning works and are looking to recruit a Lead Consultant for a large project in Aldermaston.

The Lead Consultant role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits.

If you're a Lead Consultant with experience carrying out optioneering studies within the environmental or nuclear waste industries and are looking to work for a major player in the decommissioning sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Reponsibilities and duties of the Lead Consultant role

Reporting to the Consultancy Services Division you will:

Provide technical and commercial consultancy support across nuclear decommissioning, waste management and environmental restoration projects.
Deliver optioneering studies and laboratory trials supporting decommissioning and waste management activities
Produce high quality documents to support decommissioning and waste management projects e.g. Best Available Technique, Letter of Compliance submissions, waste characterisation documents, experimental and technology reports.
Prepare and manage bid proposals up to £25k, including scope definition, resourcing, scheduling and pricing
Deliver cost-reimbursable projects up to £50k and fixed-price projects up to £25k, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality
Manage delivery teams and subcontractors within agreed contract scope
Provide technical input to Business Development activities
Maintain accountability for project delivery, utilisation, timescales and cost control
Support wider bid and proposal preparation activities across the business.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal operating divisions
Contribute to and facilitate internal and external meetings, workshops and technical forums
Other duties where required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree (BSc / MSc / PhD) in a Science or Environmental-related discipline.
Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace (or equivalent)
Recognised technical specialist in nuclear decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration.
Proven experience authoring high-quality technical deliverables

Experience with optioneering and/or Best Available Technique (BAT) is essential.
Strong project management and organisational skills.
Membership of a relevant professional or technical body would be beneficial.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Salary and benefits of the Lead Consultant role

Basic Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 pa
Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office
Competitive benefits package

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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