Environmental Scientist

We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.   

Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.  

We support the government’s strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.  

Start an extraordinary career; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK. 

About the Year in Industry: 

This position is created for university students undertaking a 12-month placement, who will join our Environmental Monitoring area.  

You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting part of the organisation ensuring compliance through delivery of regulatory requirements. In this role you will carry out regular scientific collection and analysis in support of regulatory duties, including the radiological and chemical monitoring of aqueous, airborne particulate, sediments and organic samples. The role also gives the opportunity to learn about permit compliance, producing regulatory reports and assisting in programme reviews.  You will also be involved in providing bulk waste sentencing for small and large construction and demolition projects by planning, and scientific radiological and chemical analysis with a statistical reporting approach. 

The role is designed to help you gain experience in: 

• Assisting in environmental programme development and review to support Best Available Techniques (BAT) studies and statements 

• Developing in field sampling capabilities 

• Supporting the bulk waste characterisation programmes major projects, e.g. planning and scheduling programme elements, managing tasking (customer agreements) and sentencing waste using statistical reporting 

• Data manipulation and upload to support permit compliance 

• Overview of laboratory analytical processes 

Requirements

• Interest in environmental research. Candidates will be studying for a degree in Environmental Science or Natural Sciences as well as Geography, Chemistry or Environmental Management. 

• Growth Mindset; You’re full of grit and determination. Clear where you are going and how you will get there. 

• Curious; you’re a person who loves to think outside the box. (You’re a person who loves to take the box apart). 

• Innovative; you’re open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas. 

• Resilience; you’re an advocate of ‘speaking up’ for yourself and others openly and constructively. 

• Team Worker; you’re dependable and reliable.  You’re interested in collaborating with and supporting others. 

Benefits

The opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and to develop skills that are applicable across many industries. 

• A salary of £22,250 

• A market leading contributory pension scheme. We will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution. 

• Every second Friday off. We do this by working a 41-hour week followed by a 33-hour week. 

• 270 hours annual leave a year that includes an allowance for bank holidays. 

• Access to the employee discounts portal – everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure.