Nuclear Environmental Manager - Water Compliance & Permits

Jobtailor; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain is seeking an experienced Environmental Lead to oversee the environmental function for the Capenhurst HALEU Advanced Fuels Facility programme. The role focuses on water management, regulatory engagement, and ensuring compliance with nuclear-site requirements.

The candidate will develop mitigation plans, manage environmental training delivery, and support supply chain contractors while reporting data to leadership for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 years environmental experience in a Nuclear Licensed / High-Hazard environment.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits and building relationships with regulatory authorities.
• Strong background in water management including surface water and groundwater protection.
• Experience in environmental monitoring, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience handling environmental incidents, investigations and corrective actions.
• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental function for the HALEU Advanced Fuels Facility programme at Capenhurst.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and nuclear-site requirements.
• Manage water compliance including surface water, groundwater protection, drainage systems and trade effluent discharge.
• Advise the client on obtaining environmental permits and establishing permit controls.
• Develop and implement a contract-specific environmental and water-management assurance programme.
• Provide environmental data reporting and analysis to influence leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with Costain and client teams on programme management at the client’s premises.

Skills

Water Management

Environmental Monitoring

Regulatory Engagement

Environmental Permits

Data Analysis

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Environmental Science/Management

BSc/MSc in Environmental Science

Job description

Costain is seeking an experienced Environmental Lead to oversee the environmental function for the Capenhurst HALEU Advanced Fuels Facility programme. The role focuses on water management, regulatory engagement, and ensuring compliance with nuclear-site requirements.

The candidate will develop mitigation plans, manage environmental training delivery, and support supply chain contractors while reporting data to leadership for continuous improvement.