Nuclear Waste & Compliance Officer

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment seeks a Waste Officer to act as the local waste specialist, coordinating waste activities and advising on best practices across radioactive and other waste streams.

You will drive reduction of legacy waste while ensuring compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements, working to support AWE's environmental, safety and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in a science-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Understanding of the principles of radioactivity and radioactive waste management.
• Knowledge of waste management legislation and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience in stakeholder relationships and customer-focused environments.
• Experience producing clear reports and delivering presentations.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Act as local waste specialist at your facility or project placement, coordinating waste activities and advising on best practice.
• Drive reduction of legacy and problematic wastes while ensuring new arisings are managed safely and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice across radioactive, controlled or aqueous waste streams to support environmental objectives.
• Collaborate across sites to maintain compliance with Nuclear site licence conditions and Environmental Permit requirements.

Skills

Waste management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Report writing

Presentation skills

Influence and change

Education

Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Databases

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment seeks a Waste Officer to act as the local waste specialist, coordinating waste activities and advising on best practices across radioactive and other waste streams.

You will drive reduction of legacy waste while ensuring compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements, working to support AWE's environmental, safety and sustainability objectives.