Senior Environmental Advisor

Are you an experienced Environmental professional looking for an opportunity to influence environmental performance within a highly regulated and complex operational environment? Would you like to play a key role in supporting one of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning sites while helping to drive compliance, continuous improvement and environmental excellence?

Dounreay is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to provide expert advice and support across site projects and facilities. Working with internal teams, regulators and key stakeholders, you will help ensure environmental compliance, support the site's environmental strategy and contribute to the delivery of important environmental objectives.

What will you be doing

As a Senior Environmental Advisor, you will provide technical environmental support across the Dounreay site, ensuring compliance with legislation and environmental management requirements. You will work closely with project and facility teams, regulators and stakeholders to promote best practice and support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist environmental advice to projects and facilities across the site.
• Liaising with SEPA and representing Dounreay at internal and external forums.
• Producing environmental assessments, documentation and awareness training.
• Supporting environmental management system improvements and mentoring colleagues.

Who are we looking for

We're looking for a proactive environmental professional with strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance within a regulated environment. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders, providing technical guidance and supporting environmental improvement initiatives.

To be successful, you will have:

• A degree in Environmental Studies or an equivalent qualification, supported by relevant experience.
• Experience providing environmental advice and support in a regulated industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to interpret legislation and apply environmental standards effectively.

Why Join 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 Monday 28th of September 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

Please note:  All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks.  For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.