Affiliated entity
NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world’s largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.
NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group’s growth.
Publication date
9/29/2026
Contract type
Permanent
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, England, South East
Purpose of the job
To lead decommissioning teams to safely undertake plant operations, decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities, plant and equipment in accordance with approved documentation, within the boundaries and restrictions of Nuclear/Construction Sites and in direct support of specific projects.
Key Accountabilities
- Resource Management
- Decontamination: Deployment and supervision of site operatives
- Dismantling: To decontaminate plant, equipment and facilities
- Care & Maintenance: To dismantle and size reduce plant and equipment
- Waste Processing: To undertake plant checks, routine maintenance of facilities and housekeeping
- Environment: Preparation of work areas, materials and equipment
- Plant Operations: To operate process plant and materials handling equipment in support of site activities
Profile
Duties and Requirements
- Good leadership and management ability
- Basic radiological awareness training
- Practical knowledge and experience of radiological conditions and contamination assessments
- Practical knowledge and experience of PPE, RPE and radiological monitoring systems
- Practical knowledge and experience of lifting/slinging operations
- Practical knowledge and experience of erection, operation and dismantling of temporary structures
- Good understanding of tooling and equipment and their safe application in the workplace
- Reasonable level of intelligence and education, CSE/GCSE or equivalent, with some knowledge of technical terms and commercial arithmetic with basic keyboard skills
- Ability to work to written procedures in order to minimise risks to persons, property and environment
- Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team, and ability to communicate with Client teams
- Excellent health, safety and environment awareness for industrial working
- A flexible attitude to work, capability and willingness of being trained to undertake a wide range of duties including the use of standard and specialist decommissioning tooling
- Up to 1 years’ previous experience working in an industrial and/or project environment
- Physical fitness and manual dexterity
- A general engineering, craft or building background and / or knowledge gained through experience and on the job training
- NVQ Level 3 (minimum or working towards)
- SSSTS
- Relevant CSCS card discipline for construction sites
- Relevant CPCS or NPORS cards for the operation of plant and equipment
- IPAF and PASMA training
- Relevant security clearance for Nuclear Licensed sites
- Full UK driving license
Employee Staff Benefits:
- 8.5% Employer Pension Contribution with Life Assurance Cover
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Employee Share Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working, in agreement with local line management.
- 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
- Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
- 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
- In Partnership with Trade Unions
- Personal Development & Further Education Support
- Long Service & Recognition Awards
- Fantastic Employee Discounts
- Free Employee Assistance Programme….. And more
*After 1 year of service.
Why us?
Why Nuvia
Nuvia – a subsidiary of VINCI construction – is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
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