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Posted 01 August, 2026

Waste Engineer

First Technical Recruitment
Abingdon, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our client a well established and well known business within the Nuclear setor are currently looking to hire a Waste Engineer/Package Manager to be part of a busy project based in Culham, Oxforshire on a contractual basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Waste Engineer to play a key role in the Decommissioning & Repurposing Programme. Working within a highly regulated nuclear environment, you will lead waste engineering activities across major decommissioning projects, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective waste management solutions.

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Job Title: Waste Engineer/Package Manager
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
Working Week: 4 Days Per Week Onsite
Rates: Competitive Hourly Rates - Inside IR35

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Develop and deliver waste management strategies for decommissioning projects.
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  • Lead waste characterisation activities, including DQOs, WSAPs and sampling campaigns.
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  • Identify suitable treatment, recycling and disposal routes for radioactive and hazardous waste.
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  • Coordinate contractors, laboratories and specialist suppliers.
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  • Work closely with project teams, health physics, environmental specialists and regulators.
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  • Manage technical risks and provide guidance to junior engineers and graduates.
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Skills/Experience Required:

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  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry or a related discipline.
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  • Significant experience in waste management, decommissioning or another highly regulated industry.
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  • Strong understanding of radioactive waste characterisation, classification and disposal.
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  • Knowledge of UK nuclear and environmental regulations (IRR17, EPR, CDM).
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  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and technical report-writing skills.
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  • Chartered status or equivalent experience is advantageous.
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A Full Job Specification can be provided.

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