Environment & Sustainability Specialist — Nuclear Infra

Bechtel; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bechtel Total Rewards

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Bechtel seeks an Environmental and Sustainability Specialist for a multi-year UK nuclear infrastructure programme with AWE, based mainly at Aldermaston with some London travel. You will integrate environmental requirements into design and planning, support environmental reviews and ensure ISO 14001 compliance.

The role requires independent problem solving, and SC clearance eligibility, with hybrid attendance (3 days on site, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• CIWEM chartership or equivalent.
• Experience with sustainability assessment methodologies (BREEAM).
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental permitting processes.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance for access to Bechtel sites.

Responsibilities

• Leads environmental and sustainability deliverables and reviews (BREEAM, energy plans, registers of aspects).
• Supports BAT compliance, providing data and review input.
• Contributes to environmental input in risk and safety reviews.
• Works within ISO 14001 EMS; ensures deliverables meet requirements.
• Reviews other disciplines' deliverables to ensure environmental inclusion.
• Interprets environmental requirements in design and planning documents.
• Supports environmental components of studies and briefings with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Sustainability assessment

BREEAM

ISO 14001

Environmental regulations

Critical thinking

Project coordination

Nuclear industry experience

SC Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

CIWEM Chartered Scientist or equivalent

Job description

Bechtel seeks an Environmental and Sustainability Specialist for a multi-year UK nuclear infrastructure programme with AWE, based mainly at Aldermaston with some London travel. You will integrate environmental requirements into design and planning, support environmental reviews and ensure ISO 14001 compliance.

The role requires independent problem solving, and SC clearance eligibility, with hybrid attendance (3 days on site, 2 days remote).