Developing Nuclear Regulator Radiological Monitoring and Assessment

Locations – Flexible

Staff Grade – NG ND

Post Type/ Working Pattern – Permanent Full Time

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28th May 2024

Interviews will be conducted w/c 10th June 2024

About Us

We are currently recruiting for a Developing Nuclear Regulator for Radiological Monitoring and Assessment to join our team. At the Environment Agency, we are responsible for regulating the disposal of radioactive waste across the nuclear industry in England. Our radiological monitoring and assessment specialists manage radiological monitoring contracts to provide measurements of radioactive discharges from nuclear facilities and levels in the environment. 

Why Choose Us:

Make a real difference: By joining our team, your work will actively contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable environment in which we can all thrive and tackling the challenges posed by climate change head-on as we strive for a carbon neutral energy generation.

Professional growth: The Environment Agency offers opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work on diverse and impactful projects; you’ll gain valuable experience and enhance your skills as part of our dedicated team. 

What will you do?

You’ll be part of our Reactor Assessment and Radiological Monitoring team, which has a cross cutting role in our Nuclear Regulation Group and thus gives the opportunity to provide technical input and evidence to support:

• Site regulation – Ensuring radioactive discharges and their presence in the environment can be accurately measured and their potential impacts on people and wildlife assessed.
• Waste and Decommissioning – With ongoing radioactive waste production and changes in disposal and recycling practices, we need monitoring to assure waste characterisation and consignment, and assessment to underpin the suitability of receiving facilities.
• Nuclear new build – Opportunity to contribute to a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that new nuclear power stations are built and their impact on the environment is understood and minimised.  

What will I need?

Essential:

A Scientific Degree or equivalent vocational experience. You will need some experience of radiological monitoring/radio-analysis and/or radiological modelling and assessment. You’ll also have an awareness of a range of nuclear and environmental issues, including understanding of radioactivity, radionuclide properties, environmental behaviour and analytical methods. You’ll be technically competent in data management and manipulation.

You’ll need some understanding of relevant legislation and an appreciation of the challenges the industry faces and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years in line with Environment Agency enhanced security checks.

What's in it for you?

You’ll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you’ll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. We’ll invest in you and allow you to grow and shape your career.

What’s more, you’ll have access to our great benefits package including:

• A salary of £41,578
• 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Great career opportunities
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme
• A range of flexible working options plus many more!