Decommissioning Environmental Engineer — Hybrid

NUVIA; Culham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assur

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes: EV/Tech/Cycl

25 days holiday

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking an Environmental Package Manager to provide expert environmental support to the JDR programme, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with client standards throughout the decommissioning lifecycle.

The role involves leading environmental strategy development, embedding environmental requirements into design, and coordinating with Safety Case teams and external suppliers. Hybrid working is available within the UK. Degree in a relevant subject is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; environmental/engineering qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on the JDR decommissioning strategy, including phasing, prioritization, and critical decisions to secure environmental benefits.
• Develop and maintain the Environmental Management Strategy for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with UKAEA standards and ISO14001.
• Ensure development, implementation, and compliance with technical processes and operating procedures during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Author and deliver key environmental documents such as Regulatory Interface Arrangements, Radiological Monitoring Strategy, Carbon Management Strategy, and Sustainability Strategy.
• Lead the development of the Environment Case for design and decommissioning activities in coordination with the Safety Case team.
• Act as the intelligent customer for environmental discipline, defining scope and procurement strategy for outsourced environmental studies.
• Ensure environmental requirements are embedded into engineering design and execution through BAT workshops, ENVID processes, and deliverable planning.
• Identify and assess environmental risks for the JDR programme, develop mitigation strategies, and escalte issues to senior leadership when necessary.
• Work closely with contractors, demolition teams, and facility managers to ensure safe and compliant execution considering radiological, COSHH, and industrial hazards.
• Provide integration across programme areas to optimize resources, avoid overlaps, and ensure environmental aspects are consistently addressed.
• Deliver training and upskilling sessions for teams on environmental legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Validate outputs of environmental studies, monitor compliance, and contribute to the performance evaluation of service providers.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Influencing

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

NUVIA UK is seeking an Environmental Package Manager to provide expert environmental support to the JDR programme, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with client standards throughout the decommissioning lifecycle.

The role involves leading environmental strategy development, embedding environmental requirements into design, and coordinating with Safety Case teams and external suppliers. Hybrid working is available within the UK. Degree in a relevant subject is preferred.