Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters – 31670. Join the national Land & Contamination Management team to lead project work tackling historic land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across land contamination topics, including remediation via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites, and preparation/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and Culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business Directorate. The team is dispersed and works with multiple technical and project teams nationwide. We promote a positive, inclusive culture that relies on evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to support delivery, influence policy, legislation and resource allocation.
Experience / Skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience in legacy land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both), with the ability to manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance; thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project/programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land contamination or mine-water pollution, delivering results on time, cost and quality.
* Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious topics.
Technical requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development and Additional Information
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. The role is national with flexible/hybrid working; some travel and overnights may be required.
Contact
Questions can be directed to phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are assessed blind based on competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you are on a reserve list, your details may be kept for up to 6 months for potential alternative posts.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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