Hear from the Hiring Manager
This position is based at Berkeley Site, situated just north of Bristol. Berkeley Site covers 27 hectares of special scientific interest on the bank of the River Severn. The power station finished generating power in 1989 and is currently in the decommissioning phase.
An exciting multi-year project is in progress, which requires Client waste management oversight to support construction and deplanting-type activities being performed by our supply chain partners.
The Waste Specialist will work closely with the Client’s engineers and Construction Office, and the project's contractors to facilitate compliant waste shipments, ultimately to empty and demolish the four buildings that were once the reactor blower houses.
The waste team's primary focus is the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of waste management operations. We would like to welcome an individual that can bring waste, radiological and environmental knowledge to our team and support with the optimisation of waste management solutions for the business.
We also welcome applications for those looking to develop and therefore may not meet all the essential criteria for the role. In these circumstances, there may be a lower grade offered for a development opportunity. The successful candidate would be considered on a case-by-case basis and supported with a PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable a clear path for progression into the role.
Please note the contractual working hours are Monday - Thursday, 07.25 - 17.00. Perfect for someone looking for a four-day working week.
Key Deliverables
* Provide authoritative advice on the requirements for complying with waste legislation and transport of dangerous goods legislation.
* Carry out timely investigations as required.
* Ensure adequate planning to meet department goals.
* Provide authoritative advice for internal and external stakeholders.
* Oversee both radioactive and non-active waste consignments from site.
* Oversee both asbestos and non-asbestos waste consignments from site.
Qualifications & Experience
* HNC or equivalent technical qualification (NQF Level 4) in a scientific, environmental or engineering discipline (essential).
* Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Certificate (essential).
* Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislation and stakeholders relating to radioactive and non-active (controlled) waste management (essential).
* Relevant experience in the nuclear industry, ideally in areas of waste management (essential).
* Experience in developing waste inventories together with records management (desirable).
Please note that this role is known as Waste Engineer with NRS.
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