At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert environmental advice and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Company: Join Dounreay, a leader in nuclear decommissioning and environmental standards.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension contribution.
- Other info: Collaborative, safety-focused team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental protection and sustainability at a significant site.
- Qualifications: Understanding of environmental legislation and experience in regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity to join Dounreay as an Environmental Advisor (trainee considered), supporting environmental compliance and driving continuous improvement across a high-profile site. You will provide expert advice, work closely with teams and regulators and play a key role in promoting strong environmental standards and sustainable outcomes. Make a meaningful impact on environmental compliance and safety at one of the UK’s most significant nuclear decommissioning sites.
The Role
You will provide expert environmental advice and guidance to ensure compliance with legislation while supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental practices across the site. Working closely with facilities, project teams, and regulators, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding environmental standards and enhancing operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key stakeholder in environmental processes (DMRs, HAZOPs, UNORs)
- Provide specialist support and liaise with SEPA
- Deliver environmental guidance to facilities and project teams
- Develop and deliver environmental training and awareness
- Support and improve the Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Produce key environmental documentation (e.g. Best Practicable Means, aspects assessments and support files)
- Review, monitor and assure environmental compliance and arrangements
- Support knowledge sharing across environmental teams
- Represent Dounreay and support relevant committees and plans
- Fulfil responsibilities associated with applicable authorisations
What We’re Looking For
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance frameworks
- Experience working within regulated or high-hazard environments
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex environmental requirements clearly
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving
- Experience engaging with regulatory bodies (e.g. SEPA) is highly desirable
Why Join Us?
- Play a vital role in a nationally significant programme
- Work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment
- Contribute to long-term environmental protection and sustainability
- Be part of a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement
Benefits such as 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, company bonus scheme, flexible working, relocation assistance, excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options.
All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
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At NRS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Trawsfynydd site provides unique opportunities for professional growth, with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels valued and supported in their career journey.
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Nuclear Restoration Services Recruitment Team
