Package Manager - Waste Engineering

Millbank Holdings; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Package Manager – Waste Engineering to lead decommissioning waste activities and ensure compliance with regulatory safety standards. The role covers planning, coordination, and delivery of waste management across the lifecycle, including campaigns, strategies, disposal and processing.

You will produce technical reports, manage stakeholders, support project reviews and supervise junior staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in radioactive waste management and characterisation.
• Knowledge of UK waste legislation, environmental permits and waste acceptance criteria.
• Chartered Engineer or Scientist status or equivalent recognition.
• Experience delivering decommissioning or clean-out projects and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver waste management across the decommissioning lifecycle.
• Lead waste characterisation campaigns and develop strategies for disposal and processing.
• Produce technical reports and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Supervise junior staff and support project reviews.

Skills

Radioactive waste management

Waste characterisation

UK waste legislation

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Job description

Are you a proven Waste Engineer with extensive experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries, ready to lead decommissioning waste activities for a pioneering project?

Do you possess expert knowledge of radioactive waste management principles, regulations such as IRR17, EPR 2016, and CDM Regulations 2015, and have a track record of developing comprehensive waste strategies, characterisation plans, and disposal routes?

If you're seeking a challenging role that offers the opportunity to drive innovative waste management solutions in a vital decommissioning programme, then read on. This is your chance to work on complex projects with a dedicated team delivering meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

This organisation is driven by a clear vision to lead sustainable decommissioning operations within a culture that values safety, innovation, and collaboration. Known for its supportive workplace environment and commitment to professional development, it offers an attractive setting where your expertise can thrive and make a difference. Their focus on cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement sets them apart, making them an exciting place to build your career while contributing to projects of national importance.

The Role

As a Package Manager – Waste Engineering, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering waste management activities across the decommissioning lifecycle. You will lead waste characterisation campaigns, develop strategies, and oversee disposal and processing activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory safety standards. Your daily tasks will include producing technical reports, managing stakeholder relationships, supporting project reviews, and supervising junior staff.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Proven to have extensive experience working within radioactive waste management and waste characterisation principles.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK waste legislation, environmental permits, and waste acceptance criteria.
• Expert understanding of waste classification, packaging, transport, and disposal principles, as well as familiarity with waste processing techniques relevant to nuclear projects.
• Chartered Engineer or Scientist status, or equivalent professional recognition, with a strong background supporting or delivering facility decommissioning or clean-out projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing technical risks, and developing detailed technical documentation.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.