Nuclear Waste Services has a vacancy for an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Harwell team flexible working across the NWS estate.
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is the Government organisation responsible for the delivery of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for the UK’s inventory of higher activity wastes. The selection of a suitable site is based upon a consent-based process, where there is both a willing community and a suitable geological setting. At present, there are several communities which have formed a Community Partnership.
As part of this role, you will be responsible for delivering hydrogeological conceptual understanding for these areas to support the assessment of a potential site’s suitability to dispose of radioactive waste, informs the design of the disposal system and its safe construction, operation and closure.