Shape the future of nuclear waste strategy with a Principal Waste Consultant role that puts your expertise at the core of real-world impact.

Overview
We’re hiring a Principal Waste Consultant to join a leading organisation in the nuclear sector. This is a key role supporting nuclear decommissioning and strategic waste management, based in Warrington with flexible hybrid working options.

The Role
As a Principal Waste Consultant, you’ll lead high-impact technical projects that contribute to the UK’s nuclear future. You’ll manage teams, guide technical delivery, and engage with stakeholders to provide safe, innovative, and high-quality waste management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist advice and lead delivery across nuclear waste and decommissioning projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support strategic bids and contribute to business development
• Supervise and mentor technical staff, with line management responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with environmental permitting, regulatory standards, and stakeholder expectations
• Significant experience in nuclear waste management and strategic delivery
• Strong background in leading technical teams and mentoring staff
• Proven success in delivering decommissioning, disposability, or integrated waste strategy projects
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline
• Candidates must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Waste Consultantlooking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

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