Principal Scientific Consultant
Principal Scientific Consultant
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Job Description
We are looking for a Principal Scientific Consultant to join our team of technical experts in a multifaceted role including technical research project management and business development.
Providing services to clients on an international basis youll deliver highquality research projects in nuclear decommissioning radioactive waste management and disposal. Building and maintaining strong client and project team relationships is an important part of this role.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Highquality report writing and delivering research on geological disposal of radioactive waste.
- Presenting research and findings to clients and at conferences and facilitating technical workshops/discussions.
- Business development in your areas of expertise.
- Project management in accordance with company standards and guidelines (training provided).
- Line management of a small team of consultants (training provided).
- Ensuring activities in your business area are conducted in a timely and costeffective manner.
The primary office for this role is in Oakham however there are opportunities to be based out of other Egis hub offices or more remote working.
Qualifications :
Essential requirements:
- PhD or MSc in quantitative earth sciences applied mathematics physics chemistry or engineering or a BSc along with proven radioactive waste management experience.
- Ability to deliver highquality proposals and technical work with excellent attention to detail within tight deadlines.
- Excellent time management prioritisation and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent presentation interpersonal and communication skills using English language.
- Project and contract management experience.
- Business development in your areas of expertise.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Nuclear industry experience and in particular radioactive waste treatment disposal options assessment nuclear safety and related fields.
- Modelling particularly with respect to site characterisation groundwater flow gas transfer and/or contaminant transport in geological media (e.g. GoldSim COMSOL).
- Criticality safety assessments; radiological risk assessment; and/or environmental safety case development.
- Coding skills (e.g. Python C).
- Staff wellbeing such as line management or mentoring.
Additional Information :
To apply please provide your CV and a Cover Letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Successful candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard PreEmployment check and will be required to undergo various checks: Right to Work permanently in the UK Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to meet these and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected.
We are committed to our planet
In each project we design engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy were leaving behind. As part of our team youll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and all around the globe.
Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
