Senior Radioactive Waste Engineer - Hybrid Role

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Radioactive Waste Engineer to manage waste governance, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with UK nuclear legislation. Located in Plymouth with hybrid working arrangements, the ideal candidate should possess a degree in a relevant subject and significant expertise in radioactive waste management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a generous holiday allowance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Applied understanding of characterisation, processing, sentencing, packaging and transport of radioactive waste.
• Ability to apply Best Available Techniques (BAT) with justification.
• High levels of numeracy and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support management and mentor waste engineers.
• Provide customer technical support.
• Produce governance documents for waste strategies.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement in waste processing.

Skills

Radioactive waste management

Environmental legislation in the UK

Technical writing

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Qualifications in radioactive waste management

Job description

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Radioactive Waste Engineer to manage waste governance, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with UK nuclear legislation. Located in Plymouth with hybrid working arrangements, the ideal candidate should possess a degree in a relevant subject and significant expertise in radioactive waste management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a generous holiday allowance and development opportunities.