Nuclear Environmental Compliance Manager (Sizewell C)

Astute People; Leiston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

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

Discounts from retailers

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 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