Bulk Waste Characterisation specialist

AWE is currently recruiting for a Bulk Waste Characterisation specialist for the Radiochemistry Group. In this role you will carry out regular scientific interpretation in support of environmental regulatory compliance. You will be involved in providing bulk waste sentencing for small and large construction and demolition projects by planning, preparing sample plans, and data interpretation with a statistical reporting approach. You will also have the opportunity to support the regulatory environmental monitoring programme at AWE. As a member of the Environmental Monitoring, Analysis and Waste Characterisation team your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support co-ordination of the bulk waste characterisation programme, e.g. planning and scheduling programme elements, and managing tasking (customer agreements) for assessment surveys, monitoring and analytical requirement for radiological and chemical measurements
• Process, interpret and report measurement test data of required quality standard to specified timescales
• Satisfy all legislative, regulatory and stakeholder requirements
• Support sampling surveys, to include sample collection and in field measurements, using a range of instrumentation
• Assist in programme reviews, development, innovations and implementation
• Understand and apply Company Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
  
  An HND/BSc/NVQ (level 4+) qualification in a science-based subject. Equivalent and relevant working experience (minimum of 2 years) is also acceptable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong IT skills
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
• Understanding of radiological and chemical materials and measurements
• Knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements associated with the operation of a Nuclear Licensed Site, e.g. knowledge of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and waste classification legislation.
• Knowledge of Waste classification
• Knowledge of statistical analysis
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to liaise with other team members, customers and other stakeholders
• Ability to handle and interpret data
• Ability to organise and schedule work
• Be able to work alone and/or with others to achieve specific deliverables to specified timescales
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Package: £28,420 - £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).,
• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.