We are seeking a Waste Compliance & Assurance Specialist to play a key role at NRS Dounreay. In this position, you’ll provide independent oversight and assurance across waste management systems, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and licence requirements while driving continuous improvement in performance and standards.
NRS Dounreay is part of Nuclear Restoration Services, responsible for the safe and secure decommissioning of the historic Dounreay nuclear site. The mission is to reduce environmental liabilities and deliver a site that is safe for future generations, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
We are now seeking a Waste Compliance & Assurance Specialist to join our team in Dounreay (hybrid working) and play a key role in ensuring waste management activities are delivered in line with regulatory and legislative requirements.
The Role
As a Waste Compliance & Assurance Specialist, you will support the Waste Compliance & Assurance Manager in delivering effective waste compliance arrangements across the site. You will help ensure all waste activities meet regulatory expectations, promote best practice, and drive continuous improvement in waste management systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, undertake, review, and report on compliance and quality assurance assessments in line with the Waste LoD2 Assurance Plan and Programme
- Provide effective challenge and oversight of waste obligations and arrangements across NRS Dounreay
- Identify and track non-compliances and non-conformances, ensuring timely progression of corrective actions
- Maintain and monitor the compliance assessment database
- Liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulators as required
- Support compliance with ISO standards, site licence conditions, and environmental permits
- Analyse and trend waste compliance data (including incidents, rejects, and non-conformances) to identify improvement opportunities
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Waste Management System
- Deliver training and awareness sessions on waste processes and practices
- Undertake responsibilities linked to relevant authorisations, including acting as deputy EPRP for the Waste Management Licence
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of compliance and assurance within a regulated environment. You should be confident working with data, engaging stakeholders, and driving improvements. We are also looking for the following;
- Strong communication skills, conveying information clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrates integrity and sound professional judgement.
- Works independently, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
- Well organised, able to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Post specific physical capability analysis assessment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a nationally important decommissioning programme
- Contribute to environmental protection and safety
- Work within a highly regulated, professional environment
- Opportunities for development and progression
We are looking to hold interviews week commencing August 10th, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [email protected] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.
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Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.
