Graduate Waste Consultant (Nuclear) - Manchester or Warrington - start June 2026 onwards
AECOM Manchester, England, United Kingdom
About the role
The AECOM Nuclear Waste Team currently have a Graduate Waste Consultant role available in either our Warrington or Manchester office from June 26 onwards.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of waste inventories and the underpinning of the assumptions used to derive waste estimates.
* Undertaking literature reviews for emerging radioactive waste technologies.
* Undertaking Best Available Techniques / Best Practical Means determinations.
* Undertaking environmental aspects determinations.
* Identifying/reviewing options for decommissioning and radioactive waste practices to optimise their management.
* Preparation of documentation in support of the above.
* Develop an understanding of this highly regulated industry.
* Develop an understanding of Nuclear Safety Cases and the supporting documentation.
* Develop an understanding of nuclear site permits and licences.
* Liaison with project teams and with design engineers and other environmental specialists.
What you will do (Graduate Development)
* Graduates commencing their careers with AECOM are engaged into teams and paired with an experienced engineer who will guide and mentor them through the initial stages of their career whilst working on live projects.
* Contribute to live projects such as waste inventories, literature reviews, decommissioning options, and regulatory documentation.
* Work on tasks including preparation of waste inventories, literature reviews, environmental aspects determinations, and decommissioning optimization.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
* Science based honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) ideally in chemical engineering or nuclear engineering at an accredited university.
* Able to meet the requirements for security clearance in the UK.
* Preferably a final year project or modules related to the nuclear industry, ideally, though not essential, being associated with radioactive waste management or decommissioning practices.
* Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
* Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Preferably Full UK driving license or equivalent that permits driving in the UK.
* Able to meet the requirements for security clearance in the UK.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
Additional Information
* Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for an advanced offer start.
* Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
* You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the UK and meet the requirements for BPSS and security clearance in the UK.
* Before joining, you will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.
* If you are dual national, provide details when you apply.
* If you have left the UK for more than 1 month in the last 3 years, explain where you went and for how long.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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