Environmental Assurance Specialist (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Environmental Assurance Specialist (Sizewell C)

• Full-time
• Shift Work?: No
• Career area: Sizewell C
• Primary Contractual Location: 25 Copthall Avenue
• Term of Employment: Permanent

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell/ London*/Manchester (hybrid working arrangements). With periodic travel to site

Employment type: Permanent full-time.

The Opportunity

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Assurance Specialist this is a key role within the Sizewell Environmental Services and Assurance Team. You’ll play a key role in monitoring environmental performance, conducting audits, and driving sustainability initiatives across our operations.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively. The role includes the need to periodic travel and work at the Sizewell C site as well as your designated office.

The Role

You’ll work with the Environmental Assurance Lead to positively influence key stakeholders internally within the project, support the interface with regulators and associated projects to ensure processes and procedures for the management of environmental compliance the SZC project requirement.

You’ll perform complex environmental assurance activities across SZC design, procurement and construction activities, working closely with our established environmental subject matter experts. You will need to present outputs from these activities to various levels across the business including senior leaders and externally to regulators.

You will work independently in the development of a risk-based audit process and develop ‘deep dive’ environmental audits on various areas of the SZC project, including but not limited to: SZC site construction activities, and upcoming workstreams such as pre-operations and commissioning activities.

You will be a focal point for Sizewell C project, internal and contractors communicating good practice and demonstrate adherence to relevant policies and procedures. Interaction with others requires the ability to motivate and influence.

You will undertake SZC investigations into environmental incidents, complete interviews, review and evaluate documentation, undertake site visits and write final report, present to senior management at investigation review group.

The Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in environmental compliance, auditing, or sustainability programs.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 14001, EPA, OSHA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong assurance and challenge skills with excellent communication/interpersonal skills notably with various levels of the organisation and externally.
• Certification in environmental auditing or compliance (desirable).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on impactful environmental initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Experience of developing relationships or working with regulators.

If you are passionate about environmental performance and compliance on a unique and exciting major construction project, we would love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application.