Job Description

Appointment type

Permanent

Full time/part time

Full time

Job category

Science Tech HSE

Location

Dounreay/Hybrid

Salary range

44,811 to 76,934

Posted Date

14/05/2025

Closing Date

31/10/2025

Reference

136/25





A vacancy has arisen within site services, waste for a senior environmental specialist. The purpose of the post is to provide an experienced environmental professional to execute the scope of work associated with the environmental safety cases, waste management plans and ultimate closure of the Dounreay site. The job holder will be responsible for performing and directing environmental activities at a strategic and technical level, and document delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

Apply specialised knowledge and experience to maintain and monitor the environmental safety cases Apply specialised knowledge and experience to maintain and monitor the waste management plans Support the development, and provide advice, on the implementation of the environmental management processes & standards that work towards closure and release from regulatory controls Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and regulators to expedite project delivery Apply specialist knowledge to ensure continued compliance with GRR and GRA Support development of sanction documents and business plans Convey complex oral and written scientific information in a clear and concise manner, suitable for the audience Identify non-compliance/bad practice and instigate remedial action Manage and review technical data sets Support the Manager in the day-to-day delivery of tasks and problem solving Produce and mentor others in the production of technical reports, specifications, documentation and assessments Represent Dounreay at internal and external forums as delegated Act as contract manager and technical lead as required Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to the post. Be appointed to the RWA corporate body Manage Dounreay staff as a line manager

Aptitudes and Experience:

Degree qualified in science/engineering or equivalent qualifications plus experience Comprehensive nuclear and environmental experience Experience of developing and managing environmental safety cases for radioactive waste disposal Good understanding of international guidance and UK regulatory requirements in relation to radioactive waste disposal Sound interpersonal and communication skills Contract management experience is desirable Post specific capability analysis assessment 10

Interviews to be held:

Week commencing Monday 10 November 2025




If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process, then contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.

NRS attracts an excellent Benefits package:

Standard full time working week with every third Friday off (unless subject to shift work). This working pattern equates to approximately 17 days additional holidays per year Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and in addition, 8 days statutory public holidays, 2 and a half days privilege holidays and 2 and a half days Christmas/New Year closure holidays Paid overtime available Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount Annual company bonus payment of up to 5% basic salary as at 31 March Relocation assistance (where appropriate) Dounreay recognises individual and team achievements or exemplary safe behaviour through the award of vouchers Maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave that offers enhanced payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying employees Additional paid time off for training purposes for local volunteer services such as the retained Fire Service, the Coastguard Rescue Service and Scottish Mountain Rescue. NRS also provide the same support to our employees in the Reserve Forces Access to our onsite Occupational Health Service Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Health package which includes free annual health check, access to a digital GP, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App Cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees Company sick pay scheme Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)

At Dounreay we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We therefore actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone can perform at their best.



Dounreay is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, Dounreay will interview the best candidates from within that group.