ICONS PRESENTATION

Imagining my Civil Engineering Journey with the NDA

22 January 2024

From Foundatiuons to Frontiers

Keele University

Forensic Science Undergraduate

Isaac Iqbal

My Interests:

• Manchester United supporter
• McLaren F1 supporter
• Philosophy

• Electronics, PCs , Gaming

• Rugby, Martial arts, Snooker

Who am i?

My path to joining THE nda

My path to the nda

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Forensic Science Studies

GeoscienceMaterial scienceInvestigation techniquesEthical judgmentProject management

Horizontal Directional DrillingTrenchless installation of underground pipesSurveying, subsurface investigation & CAD modelling

My path to the nda

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Experience within HDD

Forensic Science Studies

GeoscienceMaterial scienceInvestigation techniquesEthical judgmentProject management

Fundamentals of engineeringEngineering mathematicsSurveying techniques

Horizontal Directional DrillingTrenchless installation of underground pipesSurveying, subsurface investigation & CAD modelling

My path to the nda

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Civil Engineering Principles

Experience within HDD

Forensic Science Studies

GeoscienceMaterial scienceInvestigation techniquesEthical judgmentProject management

Advanced surveying techniques in a forensic contextData analysis3D modellingSite investigation

Fundamentals of engineeringEngineering mathematicsSurveying techniques

Horizontal Directional DrillingTrenchless installation of underground pipesSurveying, subsurface investigation & CAD modelling

My path to the nda

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Surveying Dissertation

Civil Engineering Principles

Experience within HDD

Forensic Science Studies

GeoscienceMaterial scienceInvestigation techniquesEthical judgmentProject management

Missison:

Deliver safe, secure, sustainable and publicly accpetable solutions to nuclear clean-up and waste management

The Nuclear decomissioning authority group

12 month placemenet with the NDA

Responsibilities involved:Site assessment and preparationPlanning and designManaging conventinal and radiolgical risksCollaboration with multidisciplinary teamsStakeholder engagement

Year One at NDA

3.

Proffesional Development

Setting personal development goals.Networking within the nuclear sector.Preparation for more complex responsibilites.

Entry Level Projects

Participate in entry-level projects to gain practical experience.

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Foundational Training

Training modules in civil engineering and design,nuclear decommissioning, nuclear safety and project management.

6 month placements at Sellafield & NWS

Responsibilities involved:Designing infrastructure for waste projects.Assisting in decommisioning 2 nuclear sitesMaintaining active nuclear sitesAssisting evelopment of new nuclear projectsStakeholder engagement

Year two at NDA

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Preparation for Post-Programme

Secured position within NDA group.Working towards IEng Civil Engineering.

Continued development

Progress updates with mentor.Chose discipline to specialise in.Learnt about project and financial management.

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Advanced Project Involvement

More practical experience at sites.

Proffesional Development

Networking & Collaboration

OptiSORT

Cavendish nuclear

Calder Hall 1

Sellafield Ltd

My favourite parts

Adaptability

Collaborative mindset

Hunger to learn

My key steps to success

Tom GreatrexChief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association

"The UK's commitment to reducing carbon emissions necessitates an energy mix where nuclear plays a significant role alongside renewable sources."

We welcome any feedback/questions

THANK YOU

• 2 year programme
• 12 month placement
• 2 x 6 month placements
• Various fields within the nuclear sector

Graduate Programme:

The Nuclear decomissioning authority group