Environmental Advisor

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking an Environmental Advisor for the Hinkley Point C project. You will ensure compliance with environmental legislation, manage sub-contractor relationships, and work within a dynamic construction environment. The ideal candidate has a degree in an environmental field and practical knowledge of environmental management systems. The role supports the construction of a new nuclear power station, focusing on sustainability and compliance.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience within an environmental management system conforming to recognized standards.
• Experience in a dynamic construction environment with site-based experience.
• Experience developing good relationships with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation on site.
• Maintain awareness of client/contractor relationship responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with sub-contractors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Ability to work independently

Management of sub-contractors

Education

Degree in environmental or related discipline

Tools

Environmental management system (EMS)

Job description

About the Opportunity

Amentum will 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 and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Opportunity overview

Energy Programmes is one of our newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Energy Power station.

We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and have grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK. We provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

Role focus

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years. HPC's two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26 GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the project\'s 'clean energy' benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Amentum are currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to work on the HPC project in the South West.

Responsibilities

• Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation in the UK relevant to a construction site, plus knowledge of the supporting guidance, reference notes, industry best practice
• Awareness of the client/contractor relationship and legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing skills
• A well-developed skill-set with regards to the communication with, and management of, sub-contractors

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or related discipline
• Experience of operating within an environmental management system (EMS) conforming to recognised standards (BS EN ISO14001:2004), including the development of procedures to meet the requirements of the EMS
• Experience of working within a dynamic construction environment with site-based experience
• Experience of working with and developing good relationships with the regulators (e.g. Environment Agency, Natural England, Local Authorities, Marine Management Organisation)

Desirable

• Experience in soil and materials management (CL:AIRE protocol) is desirable;
• Experience in EPR permit compliance is desirable.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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