Project Scientist

Who we are

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. Our main business line Tradebe Environmental Services is an international leader focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way. We provide services to the entire industrial complex with high safety and quality standards.

Tradebe Inutec has supported the UK’s decommissioning mission for 35 years and we continue to develop new treatment and processing solutions to help our customers tackle challenging wastes in a way that benefits our customers and the environment. 

At our Winfrith nuclear licensed site, we have the most extensive UK & overseas authorisations and safety case of any UK commercial company. Our suitably qualified & experienced personnel provide unrivalled insight and practical experience for radioactive waste treatment services ranging from radiochemistry, treatment, encapsulation, size reduction, incineration, through to disposal. This gives us unparalleled scope and ability to provide innovative and integrated solutions to complex waste projects.

We are looking for a hands on Project Scientist working on decontamination and radiological inventory management for our site in Winfrith, Dorset.  

The role

To support the bidding process for and to deliver the technical aspects of radioactive waste management projects for nuclear and industrial clients using professional scientific, engineering and project management principles.

• Work alongside project manager and engineering teams to help guide tactical and strategic product decisions
• Support the basic aspects of testing project including equipment preparation, deployment, staging/breakdown, and sampling tasks assigned to them
• Follow current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of equipment, maintenance programs and other policies
• Submit reports, technical data, time sheets and project expense reports
• Work with line managers to secure & develop resources required to deliver tasks
• Utilise appropriate tools and software to provide required technical information for projects
• Ensure the relevant project risks are identified and managed / mitigated as appropriate

The person

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant Nuclear Science or Nuclear Engineering Discipline is essential.
• Attention to detail and ability to question
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written, presentation and verbal communication skills
• Be able to work under specified and agreed time constraints
• Professional and positive approach
• Self-motivated
• Strong in building relationships and able to communicate at all levels
• Team player and able to work under own initiative
• Dynamic and creative and ability to offer solutions
• Strong customer service priorities
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams

We offer

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum
• Annual bonus   
• Potential for overtime for out of core hours working/TOIL
• Pension   
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)