Waste Engineer

Rullion; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting a Waste Engineer to contract at a Seascale/Whitehaven site. You will work under the Workstream Lead to deliver waste management requirements across a programme that aims to strengthen resilience and remove single points of failure.

The role requires solid nuclear waste experience, ability to challenge approaches, and effective collaboration with operations, engineering, and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience on nuclear waste management projects within a site environment.
• Experience supporting project delivery from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to propose pragmatic waste solutions while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and ability to produce technical justifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver requirements of the Programme workstream and support waste management across projects.
• Collaborate with Workstream Lead and Project Manager to support waste guidance and implementation.
• Provide informed advice to influence project decisions and optimise waste outcomes.
• Develop and review waste management documentation and technical justifications.

Skills

Nuclear waste management

Plant operations experience

Waste hierarchy & minimisation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Job description

Job title: Waste Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Start date: ASAP - depending on security clearance
Pay rate: DOE
Location: Seascale/ Whitehaven
Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Overview

Working under the guidance of the Workstream Lead-accountable for the delivery of requirements of the Programme workstream that comprises a number of projects designed to strategically provide resilience into the programme, remove single point vulnerabilities, and ultimately accelerate mission. The Waste Engineer will work closely with the Workstream Lead and Project Manager to support the waste management of projects identified by programme and in some instances to extend waste guidance post project close out. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on programme delivery within a fast-paced and challenging environment. The role is integral to accelerating mission objectives, requiring an individual who can deliver high quality outcomes at pace while managing competing priorities effectively.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience working on nuclear waste management projects within the site environment.
• Demonstrable plant-based experience, with a strong understanding of operational challenges and interfaces within nuclear facilities.
• Thorough understanding of nuclear site waste management arrangements, processes, routes, and governance requirements.
• Experience supporting project delivery through concept, design, implementation, and commissioning phases.
• Ability to challenge established approaches and identify pragmatic, innovative waste solutions while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of waste hierarchy principles and opportunities for waste minimisation, segregation, characterisation, treatment, and disposal.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and engaging effectively with operations, engineering, waste management, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to provide informed advice, drawing on site and plant experience to influence project decisions and optimise waste outcomes.
• Strong communication and technical authoring skills, including the production and review of waste management documentation and technical justifications.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience supporting hazard reduction and resilience programmes.
• Familiarity with the nuclear site management arrangements, safety case constraints, and the requirements associated with working under the framework.
• Knowledge of radioactive waste packaging, transport, and disposability assessment processes.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, challenge convention, and deliver value through innovative waste management strategies.

UK National Security Vetting Status - All candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance

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