Environmental Advisor (Radiological)

Nuclear Restoration Services; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization specializing in nuclear decommissioning is seeking an Environmental Advisor (Radiological) to join their EHSS&Q team at the Hinkley Point A site. This exciting role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, providing expert guidance, and directly influencing decommissioning activities. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in environmental management and related qualifications, with the opportunity to work in a supportive, innovative environment that values diversity and teamwork.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contribution up to 13.5%

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Training and development opportunities

Participation in Company Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience at a nuclear site is essential.
• Good knowledge of environmental regulations and company processes.
• Relevant experience in environmental management roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and improve environmental standards across site activities.
• Oversee the development of best available techniques.

Skills

Compliance Focus

Influencing Skills

Environmental Awareness

Communication

Education

Educated to NQF level 6 / NVQ Level 6

Member of a relevant professional institute

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Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

About The Role

Hear From the Hiring Manager

"Hinkley Point A is a 19.4-hectare site which is currently undergoing decommissioning. The site is located between a recently defueled nuclear site (Hinkley Point B) to the east and a new build nuclear site (Hinkley Point C) to the west. It is situated adjacent to the foreshore of Bridgwater Bay, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which is also designated a National Nature Reserve (NNR). The wider Severn Estuary is designated a Special Protection Area (SPA), a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention and is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

We are looking for a compliance focused individual to work within the EHSS&Q team at Hinkley Point A. The role requires the individual to be comfortable with technical aspects and have an ability to successfully positively influence colleagues, regulators and other stakeholders. Support will be given both on site and centrally to develop these skills prior to a future appointment as a Provider of Radioactive Substances and Legislation Advice (PoRSLA). Please submit your application if this exciting and challenging role is of interest to you.

Upcoming projects for Hinkley Point A include: -

• Build and commission various waste plant to retrieve, encapsulate, condition, and store the site’s intermediate level radioactive waste (ILW).
• Continued retrievals of solid ILW.
• Demolition and de-planting of various plant and equipment to enable installation of new equipment and facilities.
• Operation of waste facilities to retrieve, process, condition and passivate ILW until a Geological Disposal Facility is made available.
• Continued low level waste (LLW) shipments to support site operations, including the processing of legacy wastes.
• Ongoing Asset Management, Maintenance and Compliance activities.
• Upon transfer of the AGR fleet, join with Hinkley Point B to support decommissioning of the two AGR reactors.
• Plan for the deplant of the reactors in future years.
  
  
  

As such the Site has a range of environmental interests, including: -

• Ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of the environmental management system.
• Advising the Site on best available techniques.
• Ensuring compliance with our Environmental Permit through ongoing oversight, assessment, review, reporting and regulatory engagement on our radiological discharges.
• Developing and driving environmental understanding within teams, ensuring good environmental awareness and practices across the site.
  
  
  

The role of an Environmental Advisor requires the individual to take a strong lead directly with the decommissioning activities and project teams, and to instruct and lead on environmental standards, expectations and requirements to maintain good practices and compliance with all relevant regulations.

As such you will be expected to have a high level of professionalism, integrity and drive, be highly motivated, proactive and be able to work independently. You will need to ensure adherence to standards and expectations through good communication and team working with site teams, providing timely advice, influence and ultimately holding groups to account on expected standards.”

Please note this role is based on-site four days per week at Hinkley Point A site. The contractual hours are Monday to Thursday, 07.25 - 17.00, perfect for someone looking for a four-day week.

Discover more about working life at NRS in the document titled NRS Candidate Pack, link available in the column on the left under the Documents section.

Key Deliverables

• Provide authoritative advice, support and guidance to the Site and Project teams to ensure compliance with company standards and relevant regulations.
• Monitor performance and provide advice as necessary to maintain and improve environmental standards.
• Support the Site and Projects in identifying, developing and documenting Best Available Techniques (BAT).
• Deputise for the line manager as appropriate.
• Ensure the production and maintenance of any required permits, reports, returns, consents and other regulatory requirements.
• Implement identified good practice and promote and deploy across Site.
• Contribute to the effective development of, and deliver, training within own area of specialism.
• Identify good practice in performance at sites and externally, and promote and deploy across the Functions/Sites.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

Essential: -

• Educated to NQF level 6 / NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent in a post related subject).
• Member of a relevant professional institute.
• Relevant experience in specialism related roles.
• Experience at a nuclear site.
• Good knowledge of Company Processes for own specialty.
  
  
  

Desirable: -

• Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA).
• Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA)Detailed knowledge of the Radioactive Substances Act/ Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of International / ISO Standards.
• Good knowledge of Company Processes for own specialty. #indor
  
  
  

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).
  
  
  

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.

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