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: careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk
For more details and to apply go to
https://vacancies.dounreaycareers.com/vacancy/environmental-specialist-610360.html
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