Head of Waste

Can you demonstrate previous experience in building and line management of technical teams? Do you have experience in the nuclear sector, with significant radioactive waste management experience proven over several years? Would you like to take the lead in shaping and expanding a leading nuclear waste management and environmental consultancy? We’d love you to apply today if so… The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Radioactive Waste Lead, where you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will help develop the strategy for waste services, influence key decision-making, and shape the expanding Nuclear Waste Management and Environmental Capability for the business. This is a chance to make a real impact in a challenging and evolving market, developing innovative solutions and long-term strategies. The role Day-to-day, you’ll be a recognised expert within our organisation, this role draws upon comprehensive knowledge and a deep understanding of radioactive waste management and environmental solutions to apply expertise to complex and challenging assignments in the nuclear sector, leading teams to develop innovative solutions and recommendations for improvement. This role has scope and influence extending across the organisation and sets direction for the management and growth of the Waste and Environmental Capability within the business and its relationships with partner organisations and associates. This role will be based in Warrington, Bristol, or Newbury / Hybrid This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with three days in the office/onsite and two days working from home. Your duties and responsibilities will be Develop the Waste and Environmental Capability to be industry leading in line with the business strategy and growth plans. Develop excellent collaborative client relationships. Take an active role in appropriate professional networks on behalf of the company. Lead the development and implementation of capability strategies and plans. Be responsible for the career development of waste and environmental specialists. Manage resource supply to meet near-term and strategic demand. Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. You will have the following qualifications and experience Demonstrable experience in the nuclear sector, with significant radioactive waste management experience proven over several years. Proven experience in supporting projects throughout the service lifecycle. Experience of building and line managing technical teams. Excellent knowledge of an established network within the radioactive waste sector. Degree (or similar/equivalent qualification) in relevant technical (engineering or science) discipline. Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity to join a leading nuclear engineering consultancy at the forefront of innovative solutions and have the skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contact Louis Wellings via LinkedIn. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Location: Warrington, GB

Posted Date: 5/16/2025