Deputy Delivery Manager - Metallography

Job Introduction

The PIE team at Windscale, is a key component of the Fuels, Reactors and Reprocessing  department within NNL.

Within PIE, the Metallography Team design, prepare and analyse metallographic samples using a wide range of sample preparation and characterisation equipment.

The work is carried our remotely at the Active Handling Facility, Windscale and is of critical national importance to the power generation, defence and waste management industries. Our team prides itself on its’ relationships with both the academic and international communities within the field of post irradiation examination, and related topics.

The role of Deputy Delivery Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and supervision of packages of work within the team at the Windscale Active Handling Facility and Workington Laboratory for multiple customers. 

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and coordinating the delivery of a number of PIE programmes within the area. 
• Responsibility for developing and maintaining an integrated plan for work packages within the metallography team (including but not limited to SL, NDA, RWM, Defence, EDF, S&T) 
• Working closely with CWL, project managers, capability managers across the PIE team to ensure the above. 
• To carry out designated work packages to standards of safety, cost, quality & time. 
• Prioritisation and organisation of work schedules and resources in combination with the local task supervisors, project managers and technical leads. 
• Support project managers with programmes, resourcing and costings where necessary
• Supervision of facility and technicians where appropriate as POW or TS. 
• Deputise for the Capability Manager when required
• Liaise with our customers and supply chain
• Work with the Capability Manager to ensure the Metallography team are SQEP for their roles and that the active and non-active facilities are fit for purpose

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills

• Degree in a physical science / engineering, or relevant level of experience. 
• Excellent planning and organisational skills. 
• Good knowledge of AHF work systems and plant interactions 
• Good knowledge of NNL management system and requirements for safe systems of work. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deliver within a team environment. 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft word and excel packages. 
• SC cleared (or ability to become so)
• Due to the nature of this role, it is only open to UK nationals 

Desirable Skills

• Classified radiation worker (Training will be undertaken if candidate is not already classified). 
• Knowledge of EPM or similar software package.
• POW status
• Task supervisor status
• Previous experience of remote handling techniques would be an advantage 

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.