Environmental Lead

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Lead to join their Commissioning team on a groundbreaking nuclear project. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and permits while promoting environmental performance improvements. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality results and support the construction of low-carbon energy solutions. With a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the environmental management field within the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Free Single Medical Cover

Digital GP Services

Enhanced Parental Leave Pay

Employee Assistance Programs

Professional Development Reimbursement

Matched Funding for Community Engagement

Paid Volunteering

Charitable Donations Support

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental management within construction or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and report environmental issues.
• Advise on environmental legislation and compliance measures.
• Deliver environmental training to technicians and engineers.

Skills

Environmental Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Science Disciplines

Tools

Environmental Management Systems (BS EN ISO 14001:2015)

Job description

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Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With over 55,000 people across 40+ countries, Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team committed to doing the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

We value our people as our greatest asset and offer a competitive package to attract and retain top talent. UK employees benefit from free single medical cover, digital GP services, family-friendly benefits like enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, and reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships. We also support community engagement through our Collectively program, which includes matched funding, paid volunteering, and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility are priorities for Jacobs. We are open to discussing hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to accommodate individual needs and business requirements.

About the Opportunity

Our Nuclear Power Programmes support major UK and European projects, including the Hinkley Point C (a new power station in the South West), Sizewell C (in the South East), and initiatives in SMR (Small Modular Reactor) technology and Poland's first nuclear power station.

We deliver project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on safety, high quality, and timely delivery through innovative thinking and collaboration.

We are seeking an Environmental Lead to join the Commissioning team on one of the UK’s most exciting and challenging projects within EDF. At Hinkley Point C, we are constructing the first of a new generation of nuclear power stations, providing low-carbon electricity for approximately six million homes.

As an Environmental Lead, you will support the Commissioning Delivery Team to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licenses, and consents. You will advise the team on environmental protection, collaborate with Site Environment and Tier 1 Partners, and support environmental performance improvements. Your key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting site inspections of commissioning work areas and reporting environmental issues as needed.
2. Providing advice on environmental legislation, permits, and planning constraints.
3. Collaborating with site and Bristol-based environment teams to ensure compliance and substantiation of environmental protection measures.
4. Gathering and analyzing environmental performance data.
5. Reviewing and ensuring the compliance of the Environmental Management Plan.
6. Delivering environmental training to technicians and engineers.
7. Supporting self-assessment and internal audits to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.

What You'll Need

1. Experience in environmental management within a construction, commissioning, or industrial project (site-based).
2. Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation relevant to construction or industrial installations, including industry best practices.
3. Ability to work independently with excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
4. Degree or equivalent in environmental, engineering, or science disciplines.
5. Experience with environmental management systems conforming to BS EN ISO 14001:2015.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
7. Experience in nuclear or high-hazard industries is advantageous.
8. Awareness of client/contractor relationships and legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 is desirable.