Environmental Scientist - Year in Industry Placement

Tussell Limited; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tussell Limited offers an on-site placement at Aldermaston where you will apply environmental science to support compliance and responsible operations across site activities.

You will gather and analyse data from environmental monitoring programs, develop reviews, and contribute to field sampling and regulatory reporting to support permit compliance and project decisions.

Qualifications

• Working towards at least a 2:2 degree in Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Geography, Chemistry or Environmental Management.
• Graduating in 2029 or 2030.
• UK national with UK passport; 10 years UK residence; able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Environmental monitoring: collect and analyse aqueous, airborne particulate, sediment and organic samples.
• Programme development: support environmental programme reviews and Best Available Techniques studies and statements.
• Field sampling: help develop practical sampling capabilities and understand how field evidence supports compliance.
• Waste characterisation and data: support major projects through planning, scientific analysis, statistical reporting, data handling and permit-compliance uploads.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Attention to detail

Data confidence

Collaboration

Education

2:2 degree in Environmental Science or related

Job description

Use environmental science to support compliance and responsible operations. You'll collect and analyse environmental data that supports regulatory duties, permit compliance and the safe, responsible operation of AWE's sites.

What you could work on

• Environmental monitoring: Collect and analyse aqueous, airborne particulate, sediment and organic samples to support regulatory duties.
• Programme development: Support environmental programme reviews and Best Available Techniques studies and statements.
• Field sampling: Help develop practical sampling capabilities and understand how field evidence supports compliance.
• Waste characterisation and data: Support major projects through planning, scientific analysis, statistical reporting, data handling and permit-compliance uploads.

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an on-site, office and laboratory-based placement. Due to the nature and security of our work, we cannot guarantee opportunities to work from home for part of the week. Being onsite means you'll learn directly from subject matter experts, access hands-on support and build connections across technical teams. This day-to-day access can accelerate your development and help you get more from your placement year.

Where this placement could take you

You'll gain practical experience in environmental monitoring, field sampling, laboratory processes, regulatory reporting and data analysis. The placement can prepare you for careers in environmental science, sustainability, regulation, waste management or related technical fields, with the potential to return to AWE through a future graduate opportunity.

Working pattern

A 9-day working fortnight, with every second Friday off. This is an office and laboratory-based role at Aldermaston, near Reading. Due to the nature and security of the work, we cannot guarantee opportunities to work from home.

Qualifications

You should be working towards at least a 2:2 degree in Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Geography, Chemistry or Environmental Management. You must be graduating in either 2029 or 2030. You must be a UK national, hold a UK passport, have lived in the UK for the past 10 years and be willing and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance.

The key skills we're looking for

• Scientific curiosity: You enjoy understanding environmental evidence and how it supports real decisions.
• Attention to detail: You can collect, record and handle scientific information carefully and accurately.
• Data confidence: You're comfortable working with data, spotting patterns and communicating findings clearly.
• Collaboration: You can learn from specialists and work positively with technical teams, customers and project colleagues.