We are currently recruiting for a Senior Nuclear Waste Assessor to join our Nuclear Regulation Group
At the Environment Agency, we are responsible for regulating the disposal of radioactive waste across the whole of the nuclear industry in England. Our nuclear waste assessors provide specialist technical advice and support as part of our regulatory capability.
Using your in-depth knowledge of radioactive waste management and environmental safety factors, you ll work alongside our nuclear site regulators, as well as interacting with a range of external bodies, to determine the suitability of proposals for managing and disposing of radioactive waste at both proposed and existing facilities.
Representing the Environment Agency to the nuclear industry, other regulators in the UK and overseas, the public and occasionally the media, your work will have a tangible impact on radioactive waste management in the UK.
Why Choose Us:
Make a real difference: By joining our team, your work will actively contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable environment in which we can all thrive and tackling the challenges posed by climate change head-on.
Professional growth: The Environment Agency offers opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work on diverse and impactful projects; you ll gain valuable experience and enhance your skills as part of our dedicated team.
Continuous learning: It s not just your own professional development that will be encouraged. You ll play a vital role in coordinating the delivery of technical training and mentoring of staff on regulation activities.
Collaboration and partnership: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment, and play a key role where continuous learning, through your coordination and delivery of technical training and the mentoring of staff on monitoring activities will ensure a consistent and professional service.
Team environment: Work as part of a close-knit multi-disciplinary team of like-minded individuals who share your passion for the environment. Together, we make a real impact and create a better world for all.
Champion Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Become the champion for and health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) practices. You will play a leadership role in promoting a positive HSW culture across the regulation team.
Incident Response: Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. 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. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
What will you do?
Senior Nuclear Waste Assessors are part of our Nuclear Regulation Group. They provide specialist technical advice to support our regulation of existing nuclear sites, and to influence the environmental performance of future facilities.
You will lead specialist technical input in one or more of the following areas according to your area of experience:
Solid radioactive waste characterisation, optimisation, treatment and conditioning
Solid waste disposal
engineering, site characterisation and associated hydrogeology and geochemistry
Assessment of environmental safety cases, including proposals for on-site, near-surface and geological disposal of wastes
Conceptual and numerical modelling, analysis of results, scenario analysis and approaches to verification, validation and uncertainty
Assessment of nuclear site waste management plans for higher activity wastes
Contribution to the development of nuclear waste management policy, regulatory guidance and internal technical guidance
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. We expect our Senior Nuclear Waste Assessors to join us with significant experience of working in or for the nuclear industry and be able to lead and understand our work from day one.
You ll have experience of the disposal and/or preparation for disposal of solid radioactive waste within the nuclear or related industry with a sound understanding of corresponding environmental challenges and issues.
You ll also need:
A proven ability to assess and analyse technical proposals and safety cases for radioactive waste management and disposal
To make decisions by assessing incomplete and disparate information/evidence.
The ability to prioritise work to ensure tasks are achieved to time, quality and cost
Technical report writing capability
Experience of working in a customer-facing role and understanding of good customer practice
The ability to develop and maintain relationships with immediate team members and those from other teams
The ability to communicate with and influence the full range of internal and external stakeholders with whom you ll interact to ensure that our nuclear regulation programmes are delivered
The role involves work across office and nuclear site locations in England so there will be some travel . Occasional overseas travel may be required. Nuclear sites are generally not conveniently accessible by public transport; hence the post requires a full UK driving licence.
What s in it for you?
You ll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you ll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. 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 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, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion. If you have any questions regarding the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruitment team.
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, ensure nuclear energy is a safe and secure energy source and build a more sustainable future. Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency.
Advert Closing Date: 27th April
Interview Dates: Week commencing 18th May face to face interviews in Birmingham
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