Waste Manager
Amentum is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as a Waste Manager, providing on-site support to one of our key UK clients within the Radioactive Waste Management business. This role supports the Sellafield DNWP Lot1A framework and is based in Cumbria (Warrington is also considered).
Key Responsibilities
* Promote and drive waste-informed approaches to decommissioning and waste management
* Foster collaboration, alignment and a one‑team culture with Sellafield Ltd and supply chain partners
* Provide SME guidance across the waste lifecycle including routing, characterisation and compliance
* Maintain stakeholder engagement between project teams, internal stakeholders and Amentum supply chain
* Support scope definition, functional requirements and strategic direction ensuring appropriate waste management standards and Best Available Techniques (BAT) principles are applied
* Oversee production of waste technical documentation including waste strategies, forecasts, inventories and waste management plans
* Lead waste assurance and audit activities to ensure regulatory and SL compliance
* Implement risk mitigation strategies and oversee optioneering studies for complex waste challenges
* Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement in waste handling and disposal
* Oversee waste operations delivery, including resourcing, priorities and dependencies
* Support definition and delivery of supply chain waste work packages
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, chemistry, physics, environmental science or related discipline
* Extensive experience in a responsible role within radioactive waste management or waste regulatory field
* Detailed knowledge of UK radioactive waste legislation and regulatory framework
* Experience working operationally with RA waste producers and supporting waste forecasting, planning, and strategy development
* Awareness of characterisation methodologies for radioactive and non-radioactive wastes
Key Competencies
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and experience dealing with various stakeholder levels
* Leadership in high‑hazard complex operational environments
* Ability to manage legacy risk and operational uncertainty
* Ability to lead assurance, audit and risk management activities
* Ability to lead small teams and mentor junior team members
Benefits
We offer a competitive package to retain and attract top talent, including free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships.
Work‑life balance and flexibility are key focuses. We support hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit both you and our business.
EEO Statement
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements for the role.
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