Environmental Arrangements Engineer

People with Energy; Leiston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Medical cover

Flexible working

Parental programmes

Professional development

Job security

Nuclear project experience

Employee assistance

Job summary

People with Energy is seeking an Environmental Arrangements Engineer to support environmental compliance and governance on a major nuclear construction project. The role focuses on maintaining ISO 14001 alignment and embedding sustainability requirements across design and procurement.

You will work with site teams, regulators and stakeholders to ensure environmental standards are met, while contributing to continuous improvement and EMS enhancements.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience working within an EMS aligned to BS EN ISO 14001:2015.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permits, licences and consents.
• Experience supporting environmental audits and management procedures.
• Experience with compliance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Environmental Arrangements Lead.
• Maintain and improve the project's Environmental Management System.
• Support ISO 14001:2015 accreditation and surveillance audits.
• Develop environmental arrangements, procedures and management plans.
• Embed environmental and sustainability requirements into designs, contracts and work packages.
• Support environmental aspects of incident reporting, design changes and procurement.
• Conduct environmental inspections and performance reviews.
• Monitor environmental compliance across construction activities.
• Engage with site teams, contractors, regulators and key project stakeholders.

Skills

EMS ISO14001

Environmental compliance

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Sustainability/Engineering

Job description

Environmental Arrangements Engineer

Location: Leiston, , UK Type: Permanent Vacancy Pay:£45,000.00 Per Year Reference: 26-00214

ENVIRONMENTAL ARRANGEMENTS ENGINEER - NUCLEAR ENERGY

Play a key role in shaping the environmental performance of one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure projects.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an Environmental Arrangements Engineer to support environmental compliance, governance and continuous improvement on a major nuclear construction project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant programme while developing your career within a collaborative and technically focused environment. You will support ISO 14001 compliance, environmental management systems, auditing and stakeholder engagement, helping ensure environmental standards are embedded throughout project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and deputise for the Environmental Arrangements Lead.
• Maintain and improve the project's Environmental Management System.
• Support ISO 14001:2015 accreditation and surveillance audits.
• Develop environmental arrangements, procedures and management plans.
• Embed environmental and sustainability requirements into designs, contracts and work packages.
• Support environmental aspects of incident reporting, design changes and procurement.
• Conduct environmental inspections and performance reviews.
• Monitor environmental compliance across construction activities.
• Engage with site teams, contractors, regulators and key project stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience working within an EMS aligned to BS EN ISO 14001:2015.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permits, licences and consents.
• Experience supporting environmental audits and management procedures.
• Experience with compliance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

The nuclear sector offers the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects while building a long-term career in an industry focused on environmental responsibility, energy security and Net Zero.

• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Competitive market rates for permanent roles.
• Strong job security within a growing sector.
• Experience on a major nuclear construction project.
• Exposure to complex environmental and sustainability challenges.
• Support for professional development and memberships.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, delivering complex programmes across science, security and sustainability. Their UK nuclear team is focused on supporting the future of nuclear power through innovation, collaboration and high-quality project delivery. Employees are encouraged to develop their careers within a supportive and diverse environment where integrity, ambition and technical excellence are valued.