Job Title:            Physicist 
Location:           Cumbria, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type:         Full time / Permanent 
Role ID:             SF62393

 

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Physicist. 

 

The role
As a Physicist you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. The Physicist provides the technical delivery of physics services and projects to meet stakeholder requirements and in support of the achievement of business objectives and targets. Supports the development of consultancy and characterisation opportunities and capability within Science and Hazard Management.
 
Day to Day, Youll:

Take a role in providing specialist radiometric advice and consultancy services during the design, operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities under Site License Conditions and the Environmental Permit. Delivery technical work involving the application of radiometric physics techniques both in the field and theoretically.  Support the development of new business opportunities in current and future markets to support the Nuclear Services Strategic Plan. Develop and maintain excellent working relations with customers, colleagues and other Cavendish Nuclear departments. Provide support to strategic growth campaigns and bids including supporting value propositions, marketing content and presentation materials to support the Cavendish Nuclear Strategy Develop and maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of best practice across S&HM. and change. Adhere to the highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours.

 

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office/onsite and 2 days working from home.

 

Essential experience of the Physicist:

Bachelor Honours in Science degree Technical background preferably in physics or associated discipline such as mathematical modelling or radiometric instrumentation Experience delivering technical solutions to radiometric instrumentation development and service applications to nuclear sector customers with minimal supervision. 
 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

What we offer 

Generous holiday allowance  Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme  Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave  Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

 

Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

 

Closing date:    18/03/2025