Environmental Advisor (Radiological)

Hear From the Hiring Manager: "This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team providing environmental protection advice to site as well as a range of challenging decommissioning projects. We are looking for a confident and capable person who can work at pace and deliver high quality, technical environmental work. The role of an Environmental Advisor requires the individual to take a strong lead directly with the decommissioning activities and project teams, and to instruct and lead on environmental standards, expectations and requirements to maintain good practices and compliance with all relevant regulations. As such, you will be expected to have a high level of professionalism, integrity and drive, be highly motivated, proactive and be able to work independently. You will need to ensure adherence to standards and expectations through good communication and working with site teams, providing timely advice, influence and ultimately holding groups to account on expected standards. The successful candidate will fulfil the required behavioural attributes and competencies. They will have experience in both a busy dynamic working environment and in advising projects." Key Deliverables:

• Provide authoritative advice, support and guidance to the Site and Project teams to ensure compliance with company Standards, Environmental Permits, and relevant regulations.
• Monitor performance and provide advice as necessary to maintain and improve environmental standards.
• Ensuring compliance with our Environmental Permit through ongoing oversight, assessment, review, reporting and regulatory engagement on our radiological discharges. This includes data handling and management.
• Support the Site and Projects in identifying, developing and documenting Best Available Techniques (BAT).
• Ensure the production and maintenance of any required permits, reports, consents and other regulatory requirements, as required.
• Implement identified good practice and promote and deploy across Site.
• Contribute to the effective development of, and deliver, training within own area of specialism.
• Support the Site and Project implementation of environmental compliance and environmental management arrangements.
• Developing and driving environmental understanding within teams, ensuring good environmental awareness and practices across the site.
• Ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of the environmental management system.
  
  Educated to at least NQF level 6 / NVQ level 6, preferably at degree level in an environmental science or other related subject (essential).
• Experienced environmental practitioner (essential)
• A high standard of knowledge, experience and application of relevant environmental legislation (essential).
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling large data sets (essential)
• Member of a relevant professional institute (essential).
• Lead Auditor for ISO 14001 (desirable).
• Holding or working towards certification as Radioactive Waste Advisor (desirable).
You will be joining a team of environmental specialists, led by the Head of Environment, and form part of the wider Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Quality (EHSS&Q) function on the Site. No previous nuclear experience is necessary as training can be provided. NRS is committed to continual development of its staff and so development opportunities exist should the individual want progression.

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development. NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK's civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements. At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn't be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.


• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled "Spot Point v Grade alignment" available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working - where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee's annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme - including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• 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).