Lead Environmental & Sustainability, Nuclear Construction

PWE Recruitment Group

Leiston

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PWE Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainability performance on Sizewell C, a major nuclear construction project in Leiston, Suffolk. This senior, site-based role heads a multidisciplinary E&S team and interfaces with regulators and senior project leadership.

You will manage environmental permitting, ISO 14001 frameworks, and drive continuous improvement across the construction and commissioning phases,

Qualifications

Proven leadership of Environmental / Sustainability teams on large, regulated infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance frameworks.
Experience with regulators, principal contractors, and clients.
Experience implementing Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001).

Responsibilities

Lead environmental and sustainability compliance across a major nuclear construction site.
Ensure compliance with DCO requirements, environmental permits, licences, consents, and ISO 14001.
Manage and develop a site-based E&S team (c.10 staff).
Drive environmental performance across Tier 1 contractors and supply chain.
Lead site inspections, audits, monitoring, and environmental investigations.
Act as interface with the Environment Agency and other regulators.
Develop KPIs, reporting, and performance dashboards.
Influence delivery teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning phases.
Promote best practice and a strong compliance culture.