Nuclear Waste Engineer
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26 to £30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kent, TN29 9NN |
| Company: | McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | nuc2025_1753079250 |
Summary
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Nuclear Waste Engineer to join our Waste Management team. This critical role provides a high-quality, responsive service to support decommissioning projects and site infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key part in securing the compliant disposal of nuclear waste and supporting the delivery of strategic waste targets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver a responsive and effective waste management service to support site decommissioning and infrastructure activities.
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Plan and coordinate the compliant disposal of radioactive and non-radioactive waste volumes in line with regulatory and environmental requirements.
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Work collaboratively with project teams to integrate waste management strategies into project planning and execution.
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Monitor waste streams and contribute to waste characterization, segregation, treatment, and packaging activities.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders and external regulators to ensure full compliance with national and site-specific legislation.
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Assist in the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to optimize waste processes and reduce overall waste volumes.
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Support the delivery of project and site waste management KPIs and reporting requirements.
Skills and Experience:
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Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
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Demonstrated experience in nuclear waste management or decommissioning projects.
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Strong understanding of radioactive waste classification, handling, and disposal routes.
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Familiarity with UK waste legislation, environmental compliance, and nuclear site license requirements.
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Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary and regulated environment.
Desirable:
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Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, IChemE, or SRP).
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Knowledge of Low Level Waste (LLW), Intermediate Level Waste (ILW), and Very Low Level Waste (VLLW) disposal strategies.
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Experience working on Nuclear Licensed Sites or within a regulatory framework.
As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.
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