Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator

Bechtel Corporation; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Sustainability Manager to assist in developing and implementing sustainability initiatives for a project in Warrington. The role includes supporting the Environment, Sustainability, Permitting and Consents Manager, overseeing consultant teams, and managing environmental metrics.

The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, demonstrable knowledge of environmental issues in infrastructure, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field and at least a few years of experience.
• Degree in town planning, environmental or sustainability related field.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and industry practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environment, Sustainability, Permitting and Consents Manager on the Kilns 3 & 4 project.
• Help develop and implement project Management Plans, including the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).
• Assist in reporting on environmental performance and sustainability.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental key topics

Construction site safety practices

IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Knowledge of UK land use planning policy

Understanding of basic environmental chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Project Overview

The Project is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a Nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK). It will provide a major component of the UK’s energy security strategy. The scope includes overseeing the delivery of FEED and coordinating design deliverables to facilitate construction contract award.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist the Environment, Sustainability, Permitting and Consents Manager in managing specialist consultant teams to develop, integrate and implement all project‑related licenses and consents. The role also supports the Urenco Kilns 3 & 4 project, developing and implementing the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) and supporting the Net Zero Programme.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the Environment, Sustainability, Permitting and Consents Manager on the Kilns 3 & 4 project.
• Help develop and implement project Management Plans, including the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).
• Assist in reporting on environmental performance and sustainability, tracking metrics and KPIs.
• Manage and record environmental metrics, incidents and risks for the Project.
• Coordinate with the customer, engineering, procurement, construction and stakeholders to implement and monitor the sustainability programme.
• Assist with programme, plan and delivery of all required land use planning consents and environmental permitting for construction and operation.
• Help assemble and interpret environmental data, particularly water and soil contamination at the construction site.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field and at least a few years of experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Degree in town planning, environmental or sustainability related field.
• Knowledge of environmental key topics and issues on complex infrastructure construction projects.
• Knowledge of UK land use planning policy.
• Working knowledge of project and risk management processes and procedures.
• Understanding of basic environmental chemistry.
• Construction site safety practices.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Office for project workstreams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and industry practice.
• Knowledge of UK waste disposal laws.
• Knowledge of Habitat and Conservation requirements.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports career advancement, cultural enrichment and work‑life balance.

Location and Work Arrangements

Based at the project design office in Warrington with required travel to Capenhurst. The role requires a minimum of three days per week on site; full‑time on‑site attendance will be required when site activity commences. Part‑time telework is permitted under the global telework policy.

Security Clearance

Candidates must have or be able to obtain an SC security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Disability Inclusion

Bechtel is a verified company with the Disability Confident Scheme.