Consultant

About the Position

Amphos 21 Spain is seeking a motivated Consultant to join our Radioactive Waste Management Department in Barcelona.

You will become part of a dynamic, multicultural and multidisciplinary team delivering national and international projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, nuclear safety, repository development, safety assessment, and environmental radiological protection.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career or developing professional looking to strengthen their technical expertise while contributing to challenging projects related to the safe and sustainable management of radioactive waste.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to scientific and technical consultancy projects related to the management of radioactive waste (LLW, ILW, and SF/HLW), with particular emphasis on storage and geological disposal solutions.
• Participate in the development of technical studies, safety assessments, and safety case documentation for radioactive waste management and nuclear facilities.
• Perform technical analyses, data evaluation, literature reviews, and support the development of conceptual and numerical models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and interact with clients, regulatory authorities, research organizations, and project partners under the supervision of senior staff.
• Support project delivery activities, including technical planning, task coordination, progress monitoring, and problem solving.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of environmental protection, radiological safety, and technical excellence across all project activities.
• Support business development activities through participation in the preparation of technical proposals and attendance at technical or commercial meetings when required.

Requirements

• Essential Requirements
  • Degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the nuclear sector, including experience in radioactive waste management, nuclear safety, or closely related technical fields.
  • Technical expertise in a relevant specialist area and a sound understanding of the principles of radioactive waste management and nuclear safety.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to take ownership of technical tasks and deliverables.
  • Good knowledge of the radioactive waste management landscape and an understanding of the relevant regulatory framework.
• Languages
  • German: native, bilingual, or equivalent professional proficiency.
  • English: excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in operational safety of storage and/or disposal facilities for radioactive waste.
• Experience in decommissioning of nuclear installations.
• Experience in repository development.
• Experience in the preparation, review, or management of safety assessments and safety case documentation.
• Familiarity with relevant national and international regulatory frameworks and guidance.
• Additional qualifications or specialist training in nuclear engineering, nuclear safety, safety assessment, repository science, or radioactive waste management.
• Experience in proposal preparation, scientific reporting, or technical stakeholder engagement.

We Offer

• The opportunity to join an internationally recognized scientific and technical consultancy at the forefront of the nuclear sector.
• A collaborative, innovative, and multicultural working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote working options.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing international organization.

About the Company

Amphos21 guarantees that no candidate will be excluded on the grounds of race, age, religion, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of any other factor that could be considered discriminatory. Amphos21 ensures diversity and inclusion in its recruitment processes.

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and motivation to [email protected]. Please indicate in the subject of the email the position and reference (CRWM_2026) that you are interested in.