Senior Waste & Radiation Protection Specialist in Milton

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.

Job category: ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Other

Contract type: Permanent

Telework: Hybrid (telework possible)

Publication date: 1/12/2026

Location – Milton Park, Oxfordshire or remote

Arrangement – Permanent position working on a hybrid basis

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We’re striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent. NUVIA UK’s Land Remediation and Characterisation (LR&C) department draws on the strong foundations of NUVIA's metrology and Health Physics heritage, with industry-recognised specialists having expertise and experience spanning many decades both within the UK and internationally.

The senior waste and radiation protection specialist will play a key role in providing radiation protection advice and training to support a range of operational projects such as site investigations, land remediation, drain surveys and waste assay campaigns. In addition, they will provide radioactive waste support in terms of Waste Management Plans, Best Available Technique (BAT) Assessments and Sample and Analysis Plans.

As a Senior Waste and Radiation Protection Specialist, your role will include:

• Provision of radiation protection advice that will ensure working practices meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.
• Evaluate the operational environment and the radiological requirements to provide Radiation Risk Assessments (RRA) for the work in hand.
• Advise teams on operational styles that should be adopted to maintain a safe working environment and provide training, as appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the production of radiological protection documentation such as Normal Operational Dose Uptake Assessments, Radiological Zoning, Radiological Risk Assessments, ALARP Assessments, Operating Instructions and compliance statements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the characterisation and land quality core services and capabilities.
• Engage with regulatory authorities to support permit applications, transfers and variations.
• Provide guidance, advice and training to customers regarding HSE notifications and registration, typically required for land remediation contracts on historic sites, i.e., thorium and radium contamination.
• Provide transport RRA’s for radioactive waste and source transfers.
• Write technical reports and support characterisation assessments and desk studies.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows as required.

Qualifications and experience

To be considered for the Senior Waste and Radiation Protection Specialist role, we are seeking a highly motivated individual possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills. The following criteria will also be considered:

• RPA2000 Certified Radiation Protection Adviser is essential.
• Demonstrable experience as a qualified Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) in operational environments.
• Experience in the technical aspects of waste management and land remediation, including regulatory requirements; being qualified as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) or working towards it would be advantageous.
• Experience in collaborative delivery, working closely with clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Security Clearance (SC) for this role.
• A bachelor’s degree in a science-related field would be beneficial.
• Ability and willingness to acquire job-related knowledge through self-development and learning from others.
• Must have a full driving licence and be available to visit customer sites as required.

Why join the LR&C team?

We like to think of the LR&C team as an intrapreneurial unit, i.e., a startup initiative delivered within the confines and security of a successful and established nuclear, engineering company. We believe that land remediation is not just about removing contamination; it is about restoring confidence, protecting the environment and enabling the safe reuse of land.

Employee benefits

• Hybrid and agile working policies.
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service).
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP). In partnership with trade unions.
• Personal Development & Further Education Support.
• Long Service & Recognition Awards.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. The company is performance-driven and committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence. NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.

Job location: Europe, United Kingdom, England, South West