Environmental Scientist Placement — 9‑Day Fortnight, Onsite

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent work-life balance

9-day working fortnight

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

AWE invites applications for a Year in Industry Placement in Environmental Monitoring at Aldermaston. You will perform regulatory sampling, radiological and chemical monitoring of various samples and help ensure permit compliance.

The placement supports learning through real projects and reporting tasks within a dedicated team. You will gain experience in environmental programmes, field sampling, and data handling while working towards an environmental science-related degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent by August 2026.
• Fields of study include Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist regulatory sampling and data collection.
• Support radiological and chemical monitoring.
• Contribute to permit compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Support bulk waste sentencing and statistical reporting.
• Develop field sampling capabilities.

Skills

Growth mindset

Curious

Innovative

Resilience

Team worker

Education

Environmental Science

Natural Sciences

Geography

Chemistry

Environmental Management

2:2 degree requirement by Aug 2026

Job description

AWE invites applications for a Year in Industry Placement in Environmental Monitoring at Aldermaston. You will perform regulatory sampling, radiological and chemical monitoring of various samples and help ensure permit compliance.

The placement supports learning through real projects and reporting tasks within a dedicated team. You will gain experience in environmental programmes, field sampling, and data handling while working towards an environmental science-related degree.