Job: Environmental roles, Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)

Employer: Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Posted: 29 Apr 2008
Location: Nr Reading, Berkshire
Sector: Consultancy,
- Environment Technology
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Environmental roles
Salary: £25,000 - £51,000

Environmental roles - Nr Reading, Berkshire

Tasked with maintaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent, the Atomic Weapons Establishment is unlike any other organisation. As one of the nation’s largest high technology research and development facilities, our scientific and engineering expertise is second-to-none. And thesame exacting standards apply to everything we do. Due to the nature of our work, we are a highly regulated and standard-conscious organisation.

Accredited with ISO14001, we recognise the environmental challenges we face should never be underestimated and, as such, we look to our professional advisors to lead on a variety of matters – anything from energy and transport use, to heritage and chemical waste. In acompany like ours, the challenges you face will be as varied as the policies that govern them. It’s not just about adhering to high standards; it’s about advising, training and leading - providing a first-class assurance service and helping us make sure that our teams are safe, up-to-date, clear and confident about how we tackle environmental issues. As such, we are now looking for environmental professionals, with a broad understanding of environmental assessment and assurance, to join the team.

Group Leader - Environmental Assessment£45,000 - £51,000 (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits

Your role will be to provide advice and guidance on a wide range of environmental impact and risk assessment tools for the facilities – and for our customers. You’ll provide assessments of Best Available Techniques for Environmental Permitting and for the determination of the Best Practicable Means under Statutory Nuisance and the Radioactive Substances Act. Alongside your technical expertise you’ll demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate a team, whilstalso being able to influence and communicate at all levels of the organisation – including key stakeholder groups and, in particular, environmental regulators.

Environmental Advisor£25,000 - £34,000 (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits

This is a specialist supporting role within environmental services. You’ll help maintain and develop the company environmental management system (EMS) and provide expert advice on risk management and best practice. As well as advising on your specialist area you’ll keep awareness and training to a high standard across the board. With experience in a relevant field and knowledge of UK legislation, you’ll be up-to-date with ISO14001 requirements and have experience of operating within either the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 or Environmental Permitting would be an advantage.

As well as the opportunity to continually develop your abilities, you’ll enjoy a superb benefits package. One that includes 28 days’ holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays and a final salary pension scheme.

To find out more and apply online visit www.awe.co.uk. Alternatively, you can call us on 0118 982 9009 for an application form.

AWE promotes diversity in employment. We welcome applications from women and men, regardless of disability, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic origin, or age. Applications from women and ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post. The normal contractual retirement age at AWE is 65.

Because of the nature of work associated with these posts, they are subject to special nationality rules and are open only to British citizens. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance.