Environmental Advisor

Job Title: Environmental Advisor Location: Based in our Suffolk office Pay: PAYE £383.13 or Umbrella £534.43 Job ID: 1614 Vacancy Overview: Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference?

Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support.

The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Job Purpose / Overview We are looking for a site based Environmental Advisor to join the Sizewell C Delivery Construction Team on one of the most exciting and challenging projects, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK.

As an Environmental Advisor you will be part of a team of environmental professionals supporting the Construction Delivery Team working to ensure that all environmental & sustainability aspects of the project are managed effectively.

You will work collaboratively with our Tier 1 Partners across the project to drive environmental performance and ensure compliance with the various Regulatory Consents and Permits in place. This is not a corporate ESG or reporting role.

We are looking for an experienced, site-based environmental construction practitioner who enjoys being out in the field, working alongside delivery teams and contractors to identify risk early, solve practical problems and maintain high standards of environmental compliance.

Principal Accountabilities Carry out regular inspections of live construction areas, identify environmental risks and follow issues through to effective close-out. Provide clear, practical advice on UK environmental legislation, permits, consents and planning constraints affecting site activities.

Work alongside construction teams and supply-chain partners to plan activities, improve controls and prevent environmental harm. Review contractors' environmental management plans, method statements and RAMS to confirm that controls are suitable, compliant and workable in the field.

Support assurance activities, including self-assessments and internal audits against legislation, Sizewell C requirements, the environmental management system and industry good practice. Lead or support investigations into environmental events, identify underlying causes and develop proportionate corrective actions that prevent recurrence.

Recognise emerging contractual, consenting and compliance issues, escalating them clearly and proportionately to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager. Promote learning, positive intervention and continual improvement across the project.

Operating Environment Working within the constraints of the Development Consent Order and the various environmental frameworks, permits and consents, the post holder will be part of an effective team that will build collaborative relationships with SZC Client Team representatives and service providers to ensure environmental and sustainability responsibilities and obligations are achieved.

Framework & Boundaries The SZC project's environmental performance and sustainability achievements are paramount to realising zero harm. The performance of the Project will be under intense scrutiny from both internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Essential Practical experience in an environmental management or advisory role on a major construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or industrial site. A strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation relevant to construction or industrial installations, supported by an understanding of regulatory guidance and industry good practice.

Experience inspecting active work areas and applying environmental controls to activities such as earthworks, water management, waste, materials, ecology, dust, noise, lighting or pollution prevention. Confidence reviewing construction documentation and challenging contractors where controls are unclear, inadequate or not being implemented.

An understanding of client and contractor responsibilities, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Experience working within an environmental management system aligned with ISO 14001:2015. The ability to work independently, prioritise risk and communicate effectively with operatives, supervisors, construction managers and senior stakeholders.

A degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental or related discipline, or demonstrably equivalent site-based experience. Desirable Experience on a large, multi-contractor infrastructure, energy, nuclear, utilities or heavy civil engineering project.

Membership of a relevant professional body, such as ISEP, or working towards membership. Experience of incident investigation, environmental auditing, permit compliance, or working with regulators.

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