Senior Environmental Consultant

Assystem GmbH; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the nuclear industry seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station project in Ipswich. This role involves overseeing environmental management, liaising with clients and regulators, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. A graduate degree and professional institute membership are required, alongside strong project management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, 25 days of leave, and a pension scheme, promoting equal treatment and diversity.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution)

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Reimbursement of professional fees

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Managing environmental consents and permits.
• Conducting site inspections and compliance audits.
• Supporting project teams in achieving environmental compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Environmental risk management

Client relationship building

Communication

Project management

Education

Masters degree in a relevant field

Professional membership in IEMA or CIEEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its strategy to support the switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems as major factors in the successful outcome of this strategy.

By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed its commitment to the UK’s energy transition by combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, delivering sustainable performance improvements across four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.

Prior to operating as ‘Assystem Project Management & Consulting’, our environmental team had already made significant strides in providing professional services in this area. Thanks to ongoing success and additional opportunities through the Assystem network, we are positioned to build on this solid foundation.

Job Description

Joining the Assystem Environment Consents & Engagement Practice as a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will be part of our established Environmental Management service offering.

The initial role involves working as an onsite Environmental Manager for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station infrastructure project. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the completion, submission, and assurance of environmental consents and permits, including discharge consents
• Authoring and updating the Construction Environmental Management Plan and linked discipline plans
• Understanding the marine environment, developing and maintaining Marine Method Statements and Navigational Risk Assessments
• Supporting project ecologists to raise awareness of site constraints and mitigations
• Liaising with local stakeholders, authorities, Environment Agency, contractors, and consultants
• Ensuring proper waste management, including reviewing waste transfer notes, hazardous waste, reporting waste volumes, segregation, and waste testing
• Advising the project team on environmental risks and compliance, attending meetings, and leading environmental updates
• Conducting site environmental inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks, including pollution prevention
• Providing toolbox talks and training on environmental matters such as protected species and spill kit use
• Reporting and investigating incidents or near misses, and closing actions

Job Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Associate membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g., IEMA, CIEEM)
• Understanding of environmental risks and opportunities in construction, infrastructure, property, or energy sectors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of leading, developing, managing, and motivating teams
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including problem-solving and negotiation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated with initiative
• Ability to manage multiple activities and projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Full membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional institute / Chartered Environmentalist
• Masters degree in a relevant field
• Work experience in construction, infrastructure, property, or energy sectors

Typical Work Activities / Key Accountabilities:

Senior Consultants may work independently or within multidisciplinary teams, managing their tasks effectively. Support from specialists and senior staff is available as needed.

Responsibilities may vary depending on the client and project stage, often involving multiple projects and clients.

Key tasks include:

• Environmental project management: conducting site inspections, compliance audits, developing management processes, interpreting data, managing consents, advising project teams, liaising with regulators
• Sustainability strategy: conducting appraisals, developing action plans, leading sustainable design reviews
• EMS development: developing and implementing ISO14001 systems, policies, procedures, audits, and training
• EIA: reviewing and drafting EIA chapters for planning applications
• Ecology services: assisting with habitat and species surveys, report writing, data analysis, managing sub-contractors
• Environmental Permitting: managing permits and consents from authorities

Additional duties include business development and bid writing.

Benefits

• Pension scheme (8% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Reimbursement of professional fees

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Hybrid remote/in-office work model

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