Project Scientist

Tradebe are looking for a Project Scientist for our site in Winfrith, Dorset.

Main purpose of job

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

• Responsible for providing technical deliverables in accordance with a Project plan and committing to customer milestones and internal deadlines.
• Share best practice and scientific knowledge with staff to improve Tradebe capabilities.
• Support operational management through project financial planning & reporting, resourcing, and attention to financial KPIs (key performance indicators).

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant Science or 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

• 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)