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Do you have experience in leading decommissioning projects and want to make a real difference in the Nuclear sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can play a vital role in shaping exciting nuclear projects?

Do you want to work for a company that invests in its staff and fosters a culture of continued professional development?

If this sounds like the role for you, then read on and get in touch today to avoid missing out

The opportunity
Join a specialist technical consultancy and engineering firm that addresses some of the most complex technical challenges in the nuclear sector today. With four decades of experience in the UK, their teams combine their in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and processes with international expertise to provide a holistic and fully-informed approach to projects. They offer technically astute and forward-thinking services and solutions to the industry, making them an attractive company to work for. They understand that different people have different priorities, which is why they pride themselves on their supportive and friendly environment and ability to provide flexible hybrid working arrangements.

The role
This role is for a Decommissioning Team Lead, reporting to the Head of Decommissioning, managing Decommissioning staff as it grows and expands in the three offices supporting a multitude of clients. You will work across the full life cycle of decommissioning projects, from Feasibility and Preliminary Design to Detailed Design and Construction/Commissioning phases. You will be responsible for people management within the Decommissioning team, including mentoring and coaching, staff appraisals, team personal development plans, identification of training and professional development needs, and recruitment. 

Your duties and responsibilities will be 

Team Lead Responsibilities

People Management & Development.
Conduct appraisals and oversee team development plans.
Provide mentorship and coaching to support growth.
Identify training and professional development needs
Line Management.
Oversee personnel across all levels, from Graduates to Managing Principals.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.
Identify and assess industry talent, reviewing CVs, conducting interviews, and serving on recruitment panels.
Contribute to the annual recruitment plan and talent pipeline.Decommissioning and Dismantling Engineer responsibilities
Decommissioning Design and Engineering.
Conduct optioneering and feasibility studies for decommissioning projects.
Support decommissioning planning, developing multi-phase plans and flow. diagrams, and determining sequencing and scheduling.
Gather and validate input data essential to decommissioning phases.
Design dismantling and size reduction plans.
Prepare method statements and design risk assessments.
Project-Specific Studies and Planning.
Develop post-operational clean-out (POCO) plans.
Plan investigations and characterizations tailored to specific decommissioning tasks.
Conduct bespoke studies to support project requirements.
Documentation and Technical Support.
Draft tender documents and provide technical responses for decommissioning work.
Engage in the hazard identification process, including HAZOP and HAZID.
The four core delivery areas in the decommissioning and dismantling team are:
Dismantling and Demolition
Retrievals 
Investigations and characterisations 
Post Operational Clean Out (POCO)You will have the following qualifications and experience
Proven experience delivering projects in the nuclear industry.
Engineering/Science Degree in a relevant Discipline (Nuclear, D&D, Chemical, Process or Mechanical).
Previous line management experience is preferred.
Experience of working on a Decommissioning project is required.Get in touch today
If you are interested in this role and want to drive the development of all decommissioning activities and have the required experience and qualifications our client is seeking, then please apply today to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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