Environmental & Sustainability Manager - Nuclear New Build

Mace; Ely; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced environmental leader to join the Sizewell C project team. The successful candidate will drive sustainability performance, ensure adherence to environmental standards, and foster compliance. This position requires a degree in an environmental discipline and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a project that shapes the UK's energy future while promoting a safe and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive employer

Flexible working options

Hybrid working possibilities

Safety-first environment

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in environmental discipline.
• Proven leadership managing environmental compliance on large projects.
• In-depth knowledge of permits and sustainability compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic environmental leadership and ensure compliance.
• Drive sustainability performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage site environmental activities and KPI reporting.
• Build relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
• Oversee team development and resource planning.

Skills

Strategic environmental leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Sustainability compliance

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing strategic environmental leadership and foster a world‑class compliance culture.
• Ensure adherence to environmental commitments, permits, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Drive sustainability performance and continuous improvement across project teams and Tier 1 contractors.
• Build strong relationships with regulators and key stakeholders to maintain compliance.
• Manage site environmental activities, inspections, and KPI reporting for performance improvement.
• Manage investigations, optimise processes, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Oversee team development, resource planning, and budget for environmental monitoring.
• Influence supply chain performance and promote feedback for continuous improvement.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in environmental discipline with strong technical expertise.
• Proven leadership managing E&S on large, regulated projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of permits, licences, and sustainability compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Our values

Safety first – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity – Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.