Overview
Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Sustainability Lead to join us supporting our clients creating a cleaner, safer environment for future generations. You’ll be instrumental in embedding sustainable practices across a portfolio of highly complex and critical national infrastructure projects in the nuclear decommissioning industry and adjacent areas.
This exciting role will incorporate, leadership and support relating to project development and general environmental management work, assisting projects to meet legal and company requirements and to drive improved environmental performance. Promoting best environmental and a commitment to sustainability with a strong sense of purpose and drive to make a positive difference within a sustainable business context practice and improved business management of environmentally related issues.
What you will need as a Sustainability Lead:
- Degree or equivalent knowledge & experience in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience leading sustainability on major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of UK sustainability legislation, standards (e.g. PAS2080, ISO 14001), and carbon/net zero frameworks.
- Skilled in managing stakeholder engagement and translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives.
- Collaborative and pragmatic approach, seeing the bigger picture, whilst mindful of the stringent regulatory environment we and clients routinely operate in.
- Membership of IEMA, CIOB, ICE, or similar recognised body; working towards or holding Chartership is preferred.
- Experience in the nuclear or other highly regulated industry
- Experience with or good working knowledge of BREEAM, LEED, WELL, or similar certifications.
- Good knowledge of PAS2080 and experience in its implementation.
- Familiarity with Science-Based Targets, carbon accounting platforms, or social value measurement frameworks.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
