At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
About the opportunity
Amentum delivers programme, engineering and technical support services across complex infrastructure and highly regulated environments, with a strong focus on nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management.
Our teams support clients across Europe through provision of technical expertise, project management and programme support services, working on nuclear, environmental and large-scale infrastructure projects.
We are expanding our capability in Central and Eastern Europe and are seeking Waste Managers / Nuclear & Environmental Waste Specialists to support a range of projects, including nuclear decommissioning programmes and infrastructure projects delivered under PMU and FIDIC-based frameworks.
Role overview
We are seeking Waste Managers / Specialists across multiple experience levels to support the planning, coordination and management of waste-related activities across complex projects.
The role focuses on radioactive, hazardous and industrial waste management within regulated environments, supporting clients in developing and implementing waste strategies, ensuring compliance, and coordinating technical activities across project lifecycles.
This is a client-facing role, providing technical and project support rather than direct operation of waste treatment or disposal facilities.
You may be based in Slovakia, Czechia, Poland or Lithuania.
Key responsibilities
Support development and implementation of waste management strategies, including:
o classification and characterisation of waste streams
o definition of treatment, conditioning, storage and disposal pathways
o alignment with regulatory and project-specific requirements
Provide technical support to waste-related activities, including:
o coordination and oversight of waste handling, treatment and disposal operations
o assessment of waste management processes and facilities
o review and update of waste management procedures
Support preparation and review of documentation, including:
o waste management plans and procedures
o compliance and regulatory documentation
o waste inventory records and reporting
Contribute to waste tracking and data management, including:
o maintenance and verification of waste inventories
o support to data systems and reporting tools
Coordinate interfaces with related disciplines, including:
o decommissioning and engineering activities
o environmental and permitting requirements
o health, safety and regulatory compliance
Support clients in ensuring compliance with:
o national and European regulations
o project-specific requirements and standards
o KPI tracking and analysis
o identification and management of risks and issues
o input to structured client reporting
Operate within a multi-stakeholder environment, supporting coordination between:
o clients and funding institutions
o contractors and suppliers
o multidisciplinary project teams
Level and experience alignment
This role is open to candidates across different experience levels:
Junior / early career: up to ~6 years experience
Mid-level: typically 6–12 years experience
Senior level: typically 12–20 years experience
Expert level: 20+ years experience
Responsibilities and scope will be aligned to experience level and project requirements.
Requirements
Experience in nuclear, hazardous or industrial waste management
(municipal waste experience alone is not sufficient)
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, industrial, infrastructure or environmental projects)
Knowledge of:
o waste classification, characterisation and treatment processes
o waste handling, storage and disposal routes
o regulatory and compliance frameworks
Understanding of waste management within:
o nuclear decommissioning
o infrastructure or environmental projects
o industrial or hazardous waste environments
Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reporting
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Relevant degree (engineering, environmental science, nuclear science or related discipline) or equivalent experience
Strong communication skills and ability to work in client-facing roles
English language proficiency (minimum B2 level)
Desirable
Experience in radioactive waste management
Experience with waste acceptance criteria and disposal pathways
Experience working under FIDIC contracts or PMU environments
Experience supporting international financing institutions (e.g. EBRD, EIB, World Bank)
Experience in Central and Eastern Europe projects
Experience interfacing with regulators or permitting processes
Our Culture
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
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