Environmental Compliance Manager

Astute People

Leiston

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

1,000 employee referral fee

Up to 20% pension contribution

Performance-related bonus ~5%

Healthcare package

EV and Cycle2Work schemes

Life assurance

Volunteering day

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Job summary

Astute is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to join its nuclear team on the Sizewell C project. The role focuses on ensuring environmental compliance across water abstraction, sampling and regulatory reporting, with a competitive package including pension and bonus.

You will work with site management to monitor discharge quality, maintain records, and coordinate with the Environment Agency. A strong background in water/environmental disciplines and data analysis is essential for

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a scientific subject.
Experience in water industry, environmental management, geology, chemistry or related discipline.
Experience with laboratory techniques, equipment and maintenance advantageous.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements.
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality management principles.
Understanding of environmental permitting, water abstraction or regulatory compliance beneficial.
Experience handling scientific, environmental or water quality data.

Responsibilities

Manage compliance with Sizewell C abstraction licence including flow and water usage.
Oversee daily/monthly sampling across abstraction points (water quality, bathing water, cement grade).
Check Leiston drain crossing and Aldhurst Farm weir on schedule.
Record and transfer data to Water Abstraction Tracker for EA submission.
Monitor site discharge quality to ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance for generators at Sizewell C per Industrial Emissions Directive.
Liaise with Sizewell C client and Environment Agency on inspections and actions.
Capture and report groundwater, surface water and dewatering data to demonstrate compliance.

Skills

Water industry knowledge

Environmental management

Laboratory techniques

Microsoft Office

COSHH & Health & Safety

Quality control & management

Environmental permitting & regulation

Water data analysis

Data interpretation & reporting

Education

Undergraduate degree in a scientific subject

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Astute's Nuclear team are partnering with a leading utilities and infrastructure services provider, recognised for its technical excellence and commitment to sustainability, to recruit an Environmental Compliance Manager to work on the Sizewell C project.

The strategically important Environmental Compliance Manager role comes with a competitive salary, up to 20% combined pension contribution, performance-related bonus and many additional benefits.

If you're an Environmental Compliance Manager with experience in environmental compliance, water management, scientific analysis or a related discipline and are looking to work for an organisation that takes pride in supporting professional development and enabling career progression.

Responsibilities and duties of the Environmental Compliance Manager role

Reporting to the relevant site management team, you will:

Manage compliance with the Sizewell C abstraction licence, including abstracted flow, water usage and 'hands-off' flow conditions.
Ensure accurate and timely daily and monthly sampling across abstraction points, including water quality, bathing water quality and cement grade quality samples.
Ensure required checks of the Leiston drain crossing and Aldhurst Farm weir are completed accurately and at the required frequency.
Monitor and maintain accurate abstraction data, including transferring daily sample information to the Water Abstraction Tracker for submission to the Environment Agency.
Monitor site discharge quality to ensure environmental compliance, protect public safety and minimise the risk of regulatory breaches.
Manage compliance and assurance requirements for generators operating at Sizewell C in accordance with the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Liaise with the Sizewell C client and Environment Agency regarding site inspections, recommendations and follow-up actions.
Capture, analyse and report groundwater, surface water and dewatering data to demonstrate compliance with UK environmental regulations.
Critically evaluate scientific data and accurately report results within agreed contractual and regulatory timescales.
Maintain accurate records and work within the Quality Policy and ISO 17025 requirements to support UKAS accreditation.
Raise and manage Insights relating to data or compliance issues, working with operational teams to investigate and close out actions.
Liaise with laboratories and third-party contractors regarding results, certificates and investigations.
Undertake telemetry data downloads and process raw groundwater and surface water data.
Review and update sampling procedures, water and sediment management plans and internal scientific analyst guides.
Lead on Permit to Pump authorisation and registration to ensure water quality requirements are maintained.
Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the client, meeting all contractual deadlines.
Work closely with Environmental Technicians and Process Technicians to ensure asset management checks and maintenance activities are completed.
Conduct analysis of groundwater data and surface water sample results.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific subject.
Experience relevant to the water industry, environmental management, geology, chemistry or a related discipline.
Experience with laboratory techniques, equipment and maintenance would be advantageous.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements.
Working knowledge of laboratory quality control and the principles of quality management.
Understanding of environmental permitting, water abstraction or regulatory compliance would be advantageous.
Experience working with scientific, environmental or water quality data would be beneficial.

Personal skills

The Environmental Compliance Manager role would suit someone who has:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
A practical, methodical approach and the ability to follow detailed procedures accurately.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to build effective working relationships with clients, regulators, laboratories, contractors and internal teams.
The confidence to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
The flexibility to operate effectively within a busy construction and site environment.
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving environmental compliance issues.
Strong IT and data-handling skills, with confidence analysing and reporting scientific information.

Salary and benefits of the Environmental Compliance Manager role