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Technical Delivery Lead - Coated Particle Fuels

Job Reference NNL/TP/22463/838

This job has been closed.

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Salary:
Starting at £46,542 - Pay Band 4 Zone A
Working Hours:
39
Location:
Preston, Lancashire
Closing Date:
26/08/2020
Business Area:
Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Post / Zip Code:
PR4 0XJ

Job Introduction

 Particle Fuel (CPF) technical projects in accordance with targets that we have agreed with our partners in BEIS, working closely with project managers, providing technical leadership and guidance as required. The role requires drive, enthusiasm, technical leadership and an ability to identify solutions to challenges or issues. The role is a step on the route to fulfilling an ambition to develop technical depth and credibility in the area of fuel manufacturing and technology that will support the next generation of nuclear reactors and the UK’s targets for carbon reduction.

Main Responsibilities

•    Deliver technical work and author technical reports to the satisfaction of customers, with delivery to time, cost and quality
•    Provide specialist technical support to the BEIS AFCP – Coated Particle Fuels Programme and other customer projects ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs
•    Lead the development and application of appropriate technical and managerial processes and systems applicable to their work area
•    Ensure that work scopes are effective to answer the customer’s needs and outputs meet NNL and customer standards 
•    Actively support as well as lead in improvement initiatives including enabling change activities within the team and wider NNL
•    Coordinate and hold to account internal and external suppliers to ensure output is delivered to agreed timescales and quantity
•    Oversee the work and develop the skills and abilities of others for the benefit of the company and the individuals, identifying appropriate opportunities
•    Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policies and procedures appropriate to the role
•    Foster and maintain key relationships (internal and external) to ensure effective and efficient project delivery 
•    Represent NNL (or the UK) at national or international collaborations as required
•    Keep abreast of the latest technical as well as commercial developments in the field which are relevant to the position, team and the work streams
•    Responsibility for authoring key Safety Case (PMP’s etc.) and Permissioning documentation

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

•    BSc. degree (min 2:2), a relevant scientific or engineering discipline

•    Demonstrable experience of working in a technical R&D environment (less if candidates have a relevant PhD)

•    Demonstrable knowledge of Sol-gel processes. Practical experience preferred.

•    Requirement to obtain SC clearance

•    Experience of leading technical programmes on a nuclear-licensed site

•    Excellent communication and team working skills across engineering design, commissioning, EHSSQ compliance, project management and research disciplin

Desirable

•    PhD or post-doctoral experience
•    Proven track record of informing, driving and delivering programmes or projects is desirable
•    Chartered within a recognised organisational body (e.g. Royal Society of Chemistry)

About The Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.