Nuclear Waste Assessors
Salary – £63,684
Penrith, Preston, Warrington
Staff Grade N1a
Permanent Full Time
About Us
We are currently recruiting for Nuclear Waste Assessors to join our Nuclear Waste Assessment Team. At the Environment Agency, we are responsible for regulating the disposal of radioactive waste across the whole of the nuclear industry in England. The Nuclear Waste Assessment Team is part of our Nuclear Regulation Group and provides specialist technical advice to support our regulation of existing nuclear sites, and to influence the environmental performance of future facilities.
Why Choose Us:
1. Make a real difference: Your work will actively contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable environment to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.
2. Professional growth: The Environment Agency offers opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work on diverse and impactful projects.
3. Continuous learning: You’ll play a vital role in coordinating the delivery of technical training and mentoring of staff on regulation activities.
4. Collaboration and partnership: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.
5. Team environment: Work as part of a close-knit team of like-minded individuals who share your passion for the environment.
6. Champion Health, Safety and Wellbeing: You will play a leadership role in promoting a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across the regulation team.
7. Incident Response: You’ll be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
What will you do?
Working alongside our Senior Nuclear Waste Assessors, you’ll support assessment of the suitability of proposals for managing and disposing of radioactive waste for both proposed and existing facilities. You’ll support communications with the nuclear industry, other regulators in the UK and overseas, the public, and occasionally the media.
You will provide specialist technical input across one or more of the following areas:
* Proposed and existing disposal facilities for radioactive waste, including proposals for geological disposal of wastes.
* Nuclear site waste management plans for higher activity wastes.
* The development of nuclear waste management policy and guidance.
* Radioactive waste management for new reactor designs and for new nuclear power stations.
What will I need?
Essential:
Together with a scientific degree or equivalent vocational experience, you’ll have lived in the UK for the last 3 years in line with Environment Agency enhanced security checks. You’ll have some experience of the treatment, conditioning, and/or disposal of solid radioactive waste within the nuclear or associated industry.
* The ability to make decisions by assessing incomplete and disparate information/evidence.
* Ability to prioritise work to ensure tasks are achieved to time, quality, and cost.
* Excellent technical report writing.
* Experience of working in a customer-facing role and understanding of good customer practice.
* The ability to communicate with and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The role will be based across office and nuclear site locations in England, requiring frequent and occasionally unscheduled travel. Occasional overseas travel may be required. A full UK driving licence is necessary.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive. We’ll invest in you and allow you to grow and shape your career.
What’s more, you’ll have access to our great benefits package including:
* A competitive salary of £63,684.
* 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
* Great career opportunities.
* Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme.
* A range of flexible working options plus many more!
As an organisation, we strive to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the UK’s biggest environmental organisation. Join us and together, let’s tackle the challenges of a changing climate. Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency.
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd March 2025.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place in Birmingham w/c 31st March 2025.
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