Project Manager

-; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm in the UK seeks an Ecological & Environmental Project Manager. The role involves leading Environmental Impact Assessments, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and managing complex projects related to nuclear construction. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and relevant project management experience. This position requires full-time on-site work and offers a variety of benefits including a pension scheme and professional fees reimbursement.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of environmental regulations and radioecology or hydrology.
• Previous project management experience, especially in environmental or nuclear sectors.
• Willingness to work on site full time.
• Pursuing accreditation from CIWEM is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams for Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with environmental and nuclear regulations.
• Manage projects regarding waste management and stakeholder engagement.
• Handle project scope, budget, schedule, and risks.
• Work on land remediation and ecosystem restoration topics.

Skills

Environmental regulations understanding

Project management experience

Problem-solving skills

Document review ability

Stakeholder communication

Hydrology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, or Engineering

Job description

Company Description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

About Assystem

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

Job Description

Working on a highly regulated nuclear construction site, the Ecological & Environmental Project Manager responsibilities are as follows:

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Leading multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and manage the impacts of nuclear projects (e.g., new power station construction, decommissioning) on air quality, water resources, land use, and ecology.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all project activities adhere to stringent national and international environmental and nuclear regulations, working closely with regulatory bodies like the Environment Agency and the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
• Waste Management: Developing and implementing methods for the safe storage and disposal of radioactive and other hazardous waste.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating confidently with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders regarding environmental issues and project progress.
• Project Management: Managing project scope, budget, schedule, and risks, while promoting health and safety standards.
• Remediation and Restoration: Working on topics related to land remediation and the restoration of ecosystems impacted by facility operations.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, or Engineering with further qualifications in project management.
• A strong understanding of environmental regulations and specific technical areas like radioecology or hydrology is essential.
• The ability to critically review complex documents, solve problems, and research environmental queries.
• Previous project management experience, preferably within an environmental or sustainability sector, is highly valued. Experience in the nuclear sector, particularly with regulator-driven projects, is a significant advantage.
• Pursuing accreditation from professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is advantageous.
• Willingness to work on site full time.
• Fluent in English.

Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter.

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.