Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist Support

Great British Nuclear; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A new role at a leading organization in the UK, focusing on supporting environmental impact assessments for nuclear power developments. The position involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight in the regulatory framework for major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing environmental assessments.
• Technical knowledge of legal requirements for infrastructure projects.
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support EIA manager in managing assessments and permissions applications.
• Develop and implement plans for gathering baseline information.
• Manage environmental services for major permissions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Job description

Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist Support

Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist Support

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Great British Nuclear (GBN) is a new government arm’s length body supporting the delivery of Britain’s energy security and net zero, making sure that we can power Britain from Britain sustainably. It has been set up to turn nuclear ambition into reality.

GBN’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in July 2024. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing, and more flexible deployment options.

GBN is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. It draws on deep nuclear expertise – its Executive Committee has over 100 years of nuclear experience in this country and abroad. And it can unlock billions of pounds of private and public investment from design to operation, helping to get sites ready for development, and working to grow manufacturing capacity and skills capability.

Our activities will be driven by our values, which are:

Trust - We prioritise safety, we act responsibly and with integrity.

Collaborative - We work as a team; we value diversity and expertise.

Challenge - We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act.

Care - We are thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of others.

Drive - We get things done and we make a difference.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Job profile

Working in the permissions team you will support the EIA manager in managing and co-ordinating the development of the environmental baseline; assessment of impact; development of BNG, mitigation and compensation measures; delivering relevant sections of permissions applications (permits, TCPAs, DCO etc) associated with new nuclear power station developments. As the projects develop the post holder may be required to take complete ownership of the aforementioned activities for a particular project site overseen by the EIA Manager.

The GBN main project office is situated in Warrington. It will be necessary to be present at the Warrington office no fewer than on average 2 days every two weeks or an equivalent project location. In addition the role may require visits to GBN project sites, to our London office and to other locations as necessary in order to fulfil this role.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the EIA Manager in developing and implementing plans for gathering baseline information and undertaking impact assessment.
• Act a technical lead for collecting environmental baseline information and environmental impact assessment for allocated parts of the GBN nuclear new build programme, under the oversight of the EIA Manager.
• Support the environmental requirements of early site-based permissions activities, including leading the development of impact assessments.
• Project management of environmental services for the full scope of major permissions including survey, modelling and assessment work and final document production.
• Ensuriung alignment between assessment assumptions and the baseline project scope and ensure close coordination between emerging assessments and project development/ design activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with other members of the permissions team and wider project, in particular subject matter experts across planning, environment, marine, transport disciplines and site-specific design (construction and operations).
• Engaging with external stakeholders (including members of the public, local authorities and statutory stakeholders) in relation to environmental matters.
• Managing overall delivery to cost, time, quality and to meet defined objectives.
• Identifying, specifying and managing contracts as required to support delivery, working closely with technical specialists and commercial management colleagues.
• Ensure best practice is implemented in relation to creation of evidence and management of documents and records.
• Provide active input into the development of GBNs organisational intelligence, supporting or leading on internal communication activities and the development of enduring records.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• A proven track record in the management and delivery of similar scopes of work.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects, including nuclear new build projects.
• Recent experience working in a similar role in infrastructure.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Understanding the needs of quality and how quality is assured and controlled in their area of expertise.
• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
• Experience of successfully engaging and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Ecology or a related technical field.
• Full membership (at minimum) of a relevant professional institution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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