Sustainability & Environment Advisor

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Environment and Sustainability Advisor to drive ISO 14001 implementation, monitor environmental performance and advise across major infrastructure projects at West Burton, Nottinghamshire.

You will support Biodiversity Net Gain, regulatory reporting, and sustainable procurement while ensuring compliance across contractors and partners. Strong collaboration and data-driven reporting are essential for fostering continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field and professional qualification sought.
• Experience delivering environmental and sustainability activities in infrastructure, energy, utilities, construction, nuclear or major capital projects.
• Good understanding of UK environmental legislation, policy and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining environmental management systems (ISO 14001).
• Experience undertaking environmental audits or compliance inspections.
• Practical knowledge of carbon management, greenhouse gas reporting or PAS 2080.
• Experience contributing to environmental assessments, environmental management plans and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience applying sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.
• Practitioner membership of ISEP (or equivalent), or working towards professional membership.
• Beneficial: Experience supporting DCO, Town and Country Planning or environmental permitting processes.
• Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Understanding of climate adaptation and resilience assessment.
• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or working towards chartership.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support ISO 14001 implementation and environmental governance across projects.
• Provide environmental and sustainability advice across project delivery activities.
• Support Biodiversity Net Gain strategy and wider environmental commitments.
• Undertake environmental audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Monitor environmental performance and carbon reporting for governance.
• Contribute to Net Zero initiatives, sustainable procurement and resource efficiency.
• Support environmental compliance across contractors and delivery partners.
• Prepare environmental reports for governance, regulators and sustainability reporting.

Skills

Environmental management

Sustainability

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001

Environmental auditing

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Carbon management

Reporting

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Environment and Sustainability Advisor to drive ISO 14001 implementation, monitor environmental performance and advise across major infrastructure projects at West Burton, Nottinghamshire.

You will support Biodiversity Net Gain, regulatory reporting, and sustainable procurement while ensuring compliance across contractors and partners. Strong collaboration and data-driven reporting are essential for fostering continuous improvement.