Environmental Advisor

Sizewell C; Leiston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear power project in Leiston seeks a Site-Based Environmental Advisor to support construction efforts and ensure high environmental standards. This role involves site inspections, compliance management, and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in environmental management and a degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 28 days increasing to 30

Up to 5% annual bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental management on construction or industrial projects.
• In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and report environmental issues.
• Advise on environmental legislation and planning constraints.
• Review and ensure compliance of contractors' Environmental Management Plans.

Skills

Environmental management

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Communication and influencing skills

Education

Degree in environmental or related discipline

Job description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain. Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days per week onsite). Employment type: Permanent full‑time. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 - dependent on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include: Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus. Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution. Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including. Closing date: Friday 19 December 2025.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to be a part of one of the UK's most ambitious and impactful projects? We're looking for a Site‑Based Environmental Advisor to join the Sizewell C Delivery Construction Team. Help us lead the charge in the rebirth of nuclear power, providing low‑carbon electricity to over 7 million homes! As an Environmental Advisor, you'll collaborate with our Tier 1 Partners to ensure our construction project meets the highest environmental standards. You’ll play a key role in managing compliance, driving sustainability, and supporting the entire construction delivery team through one of the most exciting phases of the project. Your expertise will ensure we meet all regulatory consents and permits, making a real difference in environmental performance.

Why Join Us

National Impact: Be part of a project that's pivotal to the UK's energy future.
Dynamic Team: Work alongside a team of dedicated environmental professionals.
Cutting‑Edge Project: Engage with innovative practices and technologies.
Career Growth: Enhance your career on a high‑profile, nationally significant infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and report environmental issues
• Advise on environmental legislation and planning constraints
• Review and ensure compliance of contractors' Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and RAMs
• Lead and support investigations of environmental incidents, including reporting and recommending corrective actions
• Engage with stakeholders to build collaborative relationships
• Support self‑assessments and internal audits to ensure compliance with legislation, SZC processes, and best practices
• Escalate contractual issues to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager as appropriate

Your Profile

• Experience in environmental management on construction or industrial projects
• In‑depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Degree in environmental or related discipline
• Familiarity with EMS conforming to BS EN ISO14001:2004

Be a part of something monumental. Apply now and help shape a sustainable future with Sizewell C!

About the Project

Join the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK's current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home‑grown energy, energy price stability and ultra‑low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long‑lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities — locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast‑moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work — where navigating evolving priorities.