Job Description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

About the opportunity

Amentum is leading a joint venture (JV) delivering a Framework Contract for the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), providing intellectual support services to the nuclear decommissioning programme across multiple European sites.
The JV supports JRC in accelerating decommissioning and waste management activities through provision of technical and programme support services, including:

• Project and programme management

• Licensing

• Radioactive waste management

• Radiation protection

• Decommissioning and nuclear engineering

• Worksite management and safety

• Non-nuclear engineering

• Facility supervision and quality assurance

For the JRC Ispra site (Northern Italy), we are seeking Waste Managers / Radioactive Waste Specialists across multiple experience levels.
The role supports JRC in the management of radioactive waste across the decommissioning programme, including waste characterisation, treatment, storage, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a client-facing position, providing technical and operational support services rather than direct execution of waste handling activities.
Responsibilities include supporting waste management strategies, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and programme requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of radioactive waste management strategies, including:

o waste classification, characterisation and inventory management
o treatment, conditioning, storage and disposal pathways
o alignment with regulatory and site-specific requirements

• Provide technical support to JRC waste management activities, including:

o supervision and coordination of waste retrieval, treatment and conditioning operations
o assessment of waste management facilities and processes
o review and update of waste management procedures and systems

• Support preparation and review of technical documentation, including:

o waste management plans and procedures
o waste acceptance criteria (WAC) and compliance documentation
o inventory records and reporting documentation

• Contribute to waste tracking and data management, including:

o maintenance and verification of waste inventories
o support to waste information systems and reporting tools

• Coordinate interfaces with related disciplines, including:

o decommissioning activities (waste generation and flows)
o radiation protection
o licensing and regulatory compliance

• Support JRC in ensuring compliance with:

o national and European regulations
o site licence conditions and waste acceptance requirements

• Contribute to programme reporting and governance, including:

o KPI tracking related to waste management
o identification and management of risks and issues
o input to structured reporting and technical reviews

• Operate within a multi-stakeholder environment, supporting coordination between:

o JRC (client)
o JV partners
o subcontractors and waste management operators

Level and experience alignment

This role is open to candidates across different experience levels. Successful candidates will be aligned to project roles in accordance with contract requirements:

• Junior / early career: up to ~6 years experience

• Middle level: typically 6–12 years experience

• Senior level: typically 12–20 years experience

• Expert level: 20+ years experience

Deployment into specific project roles will depend on experience, qualifications and client approval requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in radioactive waste management or related nuclear field

• Experience supporting or delivering work in regulated environments

• Knowledge of:

o radioactive waste classification, characterisation and treatment processes
o waste conditioning, storage and disposal routes
o regulatory frameworks for radioactive waste management

• Understanding of waste management systems and processes within nuclear facilities

• Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reporting

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

• Relevant degree (engineering, environmental science, nuclear science or related discipline) or equivalent experience

• Ability to work full-time on-site in Ispra, Lombardy (Italy)

• English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)

Optional (depending on level)

• Experience with radioactive waste management facilities or operations

• Experience with waste acceptance criteria and disposal pathways

• Experience interfacing with regulators or licensing processes

• Experience with waste inventory systems or data management tools

Our Culture
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

Compensation Details:

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