Waste Engineering Lead – Decommissioning Packages

NUVIA; Culham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical

Employee share scheme

Cycle to work

Maternity pay

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

NUVIA UK is seeking a Package Manager – Waste Engineering to lead waste engineering activities for decommissioning projects, ensuring integration of waste management across the lifecycle. The role requires experience in regulated environments and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will develop waste strategies, plan campaigns, and coordinate with facilities, suppliers and regulatory bodies to deliver compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Chartered status or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of radioactive waste management and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste engineering activities across decommissioning packages and major components.
• Implement waste management strategies ensuring regulatory compliance and BAT/WAC adherence.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee waste characterisation campaigns and reporting.
• Develop waste inventories, forecasts and route assessments for project planning.
• Coordinate internal specialists, contractors and laboratories for waste work packages.
• Ensure CDM, safety and environmental requirements are met throughout planning and execution.

Skills

Waste engineering

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Health and safety knowledge

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering/Science

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

NUVIA UK is seeking a Package Manager – Waste Engineering to lead waste engineering activities for decommissioning projects, ensuring integration of waste management across the lifecycle. The role requires experience in regulated environments and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will develop waste strategies, plan campaigns, and coordinate with facilities, suppliers and regulatory bodies to deliver compliant, cost-effective outcomes.