Join NRS at Dounreay as an Environmental Specialist and play a critical role in delivering one of the UK’s most important site restoration programmes. You’ll support environmental closure, remediation and demolition activities, applying robust standards, analysing data, and producing technical documentation. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, you’ll help ensure safe, efficient progress towards full site clean-up and closure.
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Specialist to support the delivery of the Dounreay environmental closure and demolition programme.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant nuclear decommissioning and site restoration projects, playing a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and effective environmental management throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
As an Environmental Specialist with NRS Dounreay, you will:
- Implement the environmental management processes & standards, within the Dounreay Integrated Management System are appropriate to deliver the environmental characterisation, remediation and restoration requirements
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to expedite efficient safe project delivery
- Deliver the integrated site clean-up and closure programme to achieve IES
- Support the project manager in the day-to-day delivery of tasks and problem solving
- Produce, model, interpret and report environmental data sets
- Write and review technical reports, documentation and assessments
- Perform the responsibilities of Authorisations relevant to the post
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
- HND or Degree in Engineering/Scientific or equivalent qualifications
- Have experience in environmental management, consultancy, or related technical disciplines
- Have a relevant academic background
- Are confident working with environmental data and technical reporting
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Can effectively engage with a range of stakeholders
- Are committed to safety, quality, and environmental compliance
- Have experience within regulated or high-hazard industries (desirable but not essential)
Why Join NRS Dounreay?
- Play an integral role in a critical national programme
- Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
- Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
- Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
- Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options
Interviews are expected week commencing 3rd of August 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
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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.
