Overview

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK’s largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

In this role, you’ll provide advice and guidance to operational teams on environmental management, compliance with the Development Consent Order (DCO), sustainability initiatives, and engagement with clients, regulators, and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and support to project teams on environmental management and DCO compliance
  • Develop and maintain environmental management and sustainability plans for project delivery
  • Support on-site compliance with environmental legislation, coaching teams on best practice and mitigations
  • Investigate and report environmental incidents, supporting implementation of corrective actions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and local stakeholders
  • Deliver ecological and archaeological mitigation support across the project
  • Produce environmental management plans, risk assessments, site information packs and reports
  • Provide on-site advice on pollution control, ecological protection, archaeological measures, and sustainability initiatives
  • Deliver toolbox talks, training, and coaching to raise awareness of environmental responsibilities
  • Support audits, inspections and external assurance activities to ensure ongoing compliance

What skills & experience are we looking for?

Essential:

  • Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field
  • Practical knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology, archaeology, licences and consents
  • Experience in environmental management within construction, utilities or engineering
  • IEMA membership (or working towards)
  • Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging with stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

  • Internal environmental auditor qualification
  • Competent ecological surveyor for at least one protected species
  • Knowledge of DCO and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
  • Master’s degree in a relevant subject
  • NEBOSH H&S Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of the construction industry and associated environmental impacts