Principal Environmental Consultant

Babcock International; Lowton Common; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Lowton Common is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead innovative waste management strategies within the nuclear sector. You will engage with stakeholders, resolve technical issues, and mentor team members while enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements. Candidates must have significant experience in nuclear and environmental planning, along with relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a competitive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the nuclear industry and environmental planning.
• Proven ability to develop waste management strategies.
• Consultancy experience and familiarity with industry best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of waste management strategies.
• Resolve technical issues and prepare detailed reports.
• Mentor team members and provide technical direction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Nuclear industry knowledge

Waste management strategies

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or Scientist

Job description

As a Principal Environmental Consultant, you'll apply your expertise to solve complex challenges, influence national energy security, and help shape sustainable solutions for the future. This is a strategic role where your decisions matter—driving innovation and supporting our rapid growth agenda. Day-to-day, you will

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated waste management strategies.
• Resolve technical issues and compile detailed reports and presentations.
• Provide technical direction and mentor team members.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Drive consultancy growth in line with Cavendish Nuclear's strategy.

This is a permanent position, working 37 hours per week, based in Warrington, Cheshire. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Required Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience in the nuclear industry with applied knowledge across areas such as decommissioning, site restoration, spent fuel management, and environmental planning.
• Proven ability to develop waste management strategies and liaise with regulators and clients.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Consultancy experience and familiarity with industry best practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or Scientist status (essential).
• Additional certifications in waste management or nuclear safety (advantageous).

Security Clearance

Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (available February through March annually)
• 'Be Kind Day' – enables employees to take one working day's paid leave per year to undertake volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence, and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.