Year in Industry- Environmental Scientist

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Year in Industry Placement - Environmental Scientist Salary £24,500 per annum plus benefits Location Aldermaston, near Reading; onsite Contract 12 months Start date 2 Aug 2027 Working pattern 9-day working fortnight About AWE What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For over 75 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent, Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? Role purpose As an undergraduate student within Environmental Monitoring, you will work in an exciting part of AWE, helping to ensure compliance through the delivery of regulatory requirements. You will carry out regular scientific collection and analysis in support of regulatory duties, including radiological and chemical monitoring of aqueous, airborne particulate, sediment and organic samples. The role provides opportunities to learn about permit compliance, produce regulatory reports and assist with programme reviews. You will also support bulk waste sentencing for small and large construction and demolition projects through planning, scientific radiological and chemical analysis, and statistical reporting. Key activities Assist in environmental programme development and review to support Best Available Techniques studies and statements. Develop field sampling capabilities. Support bulk waste characterisation programmes for major projects, including planning and scheduling programme