Senior Waste and Radiation Protection Specialist

Location: Milton Park Business Park, Oxfordshire

Arrangement: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Flexible working between a NUVIA office, home and site.

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.

The Role

• 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, advise 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.

Profile

Qualifications and Experience

• RPA2000 Certified Radiation Protection Adviser is essential.
• Demonstrable experience as a qualified Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) in operational environments.
• Experienced in the technical aspects of waste management and land remediation, including regulatory requirements, and working towards or qualified as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) would be advantageous.
• Experienced 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 start-up 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 for future generations. Our LR&C services combine decades of experience, proprietary technologies, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable solutions.

Since the late 1990s, we’ve been developing and refining in-situ radiological measurement technologies to support land remediation and decommissioning. Our systems are designed to optimise segregation at source, reduce waste volumes and enable the use of lower-impact waste management options. From legacy nuclear facilities to former industrial sites, we provide the tools, expertise and data to enable confident decision-making.

We offer a complete range of services, including radiological surveying and mapping of land, buildings, pipelines and boreholes; classification and segregation of excavated materials; sampling and fingerprinting of radionuclides; and real-time data management to track waste from generation to disposal. Our team also supports clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and the development of waste management strategies tailored to each site’s needs. Whether it’s supporting clearance, delicensing, or redevelopment, we deliver practical, auditable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• Hybrid and agile working policies
• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical 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. NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence. NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.